Just Another Girl on the IRT review Leslie Harris takes on race, sex and class in 90s indie gemLeslie Harris's 1992 indie film captures the complexities of race, sex, and class through the story of a young Black teenager in Brooklyn.
30 Years Ago, An Iconic Slasher Almost Got A Worthy SequelCandyman remains influential, recontextualizing horror through its political commentary on race and community.
"A Pretty Radical Amount of Compassion": Playwright Bruce Norris and DOWNSTATE - WashingtonianBruce Norris's play "Downstate" challenges audiences to confront their perceptions of registered sex offenders and explore themes of compassion and accountability.
'Blitz' director Steve McQueen: 'The Godfather' put Coppola on 'the wrong track'Steve McQueen admires Francis Ford Coppola and sees 'Blitz' as a culmination of his exploration of race and class.
Maureen Corrigan picks her favorite books from an 'unprecedented' 2024Two married authors, Percival Everett and Danzy Senna, bring forth compelling novels in 2024 that tackle complex themes of race, class, and freedom.
Review: Oakland A's final Coliseum moments echo in 'King James' play'King James' explores the emotional bonds of sports fandom and its deeper connections to race, class, and personal loss.
Alan Hollinghurst: "I've Never Wanted to Write a State-of-the-Nation Novel"Hollinghurst's 'Our Evenings' explores complex themes like race and identity in a post-Brexit context without being a state-of-the-nation commentary.
Review: Berkeley Rep musical centers on that OTHER Underground Railroad'Mexodus' sheds light on the lesser-known journey of slaves escaping to Mexico, emphasizing historical racial complexities.
The Troubling History Behind J.D. Vance's Style of RhetoricJ.D. Vance's campaign promises to fight for workers resonate with a narrative that often exploits racial anxieties among the white working class.
Industry Recap: Rule, Britannia!Rishi's character showcases the struggles of fitting in within a wealthy, racially exclusive society, highlighting deeper issues of class and identity.
fromThe Nation9 months agoA Sweeping History of the Black Working ClassBlair LM Kelley's book Black Folk sheds light on the Black working class's role in American democracy over centuries.