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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Butchers Its Take on the Underground Railroad

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

The newest 'Star Wars' spin-off tries to evoke the memory of the network of safe houses and secret routes for escaped slaves — and leaves many feeling cold.…

June 19, 2022

screenshot from The Underground Railroad, a movie about slavery

Why Movies About Slavery Have Mixed Effects on the Black Community

Jael Davis, DePaul University

What's the purpose of such films and who are they for? They can be done well, but only if they don't objectify the victims and are balanced by other films that show stories of Black…

June 12, 2021

Illustration from the Pixar movie Soul

Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Serenades Its Way Right Into Our Homes

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Pixar's latest hit offers a refreshing image of what it means to be human and to live with a passion, though it falls short at times.…

January 13, 2021

The cover of Felix Ever After

‘Felix Ever After’ Is a Powerful Exploration of Self-Love and Self-Discovery

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Kacen Callender’s young adult novel features a queer trans person of color amid friendships, love and a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance.…

September 13, 2020

Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman: The Hero With Many Capes

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

'Is this your king?!' Yes, he is. The actor may have played King T’Challa in a movie, but his legacy reminds us he was a king in reality.…

September 6, 2020