"Buck and the Preacher" is a 1972 Western film directed by and starring Sidney Poitier. The movie also features Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee. It follows the story of Buck, a wagon master, and a con man preacher as they lead a group of former slaves to settle in the West while facing various challenges, including racist bounty hunters. The film is notable for its portrayal of African American characters in the Wild West genre, which was rare at the time of its release. It's considered a classic within the genre and for its historical significance.

"Brotherhood of Death" is a 1976 American film directed by Bill Berry. It falls within the exploitation genre and is notable for its portrayal of racial issues, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement era.

The film follows three African American Vietnam War veterans who return to their hometown in the American South, only to find that racism and discrimination are still rampant. They witness a white police officer unjustly shooting a black man and decide to take matters into their own hands. The veterans form a vigilante group called the "Brotherhood of Death" to fight against racial injustice and protect their community.

"Brotherhood of Death" addresses themes of racism, discrimination, and the struggle for equality. It explores the complexities of racial tensions in the United States during the 1970s, drawing parallels between the experiences of black soldiers fighting abroad and the challenges they face upon returning home.

The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its exploration of important social issues and others criticizing its low production values and melodramatic elements. However, it remains a notable example of exploitation cinema from the 1970s and is remembered for its attempt to address important social issues within the context of genre filmmaking.
© 1976

"Posse" is a Western film directed by and starring Mario Van Peebles. Released in 1993, it follows a group of African-American soldiers who, after fighting in the Spanish-American War, seek revenge against a corrupt Colonel who betrayed their unit. The film explores themes of racism, justice, and identity against the backdrop of the Old West. It received mixed reviews but has gained a cult following for its unique take on the Western genre and its portrayal of black cowboys.
© 1993

"Capricorn One" is a 1977 science fiction thriller film directed by Peter Hyams. The movie revolves around a Mars landing mission that's supposed to be real, but due to technical difficulties, the astronauts are secretly kept on Earth while the mission is faked for the public through a studio set. When the astronauts realize the government's plan to kill them to maintain the deception, they must find a way to expose the truth and survive. It's a suspenseful story that explores themes of government conspiracy and the manipulation of truth in the media.
© 1978

⁣Based on the life of a legendary capoeira fighter from Bahia, "Besouro" spins a fantastic tale of a young Brazilian man of African descent in search of his mission.

⁣A group of friends who each have to navigate their own destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighborhood of Isale Eko, Lagos.

⁣A cattle herder and his family who reside in the dunes of Timbuktu find their quiet lives -- which are typically free of the Jihadists determined to control their faith -- abruptly disturbed.

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00:00 Bad Takes Montage
01:05 Why I ever became a YouTuber in the First Place
07:08 A short history of Black Panther in comics
12:30 The environment leading up to the film
28:10 Breaking down the movie's themes
59:45 The film's most inexcusable flaw
01:10:03 Reconciling the good with the bad


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Black leftist criticism of the first film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLFJzKy4rb8&t=550s

An overview of Pan Africanism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Y5pBtRHqk&t=167s

Patrice Lamumba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YS_cLaHdwY

Afro Futurism- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI1xmwqGEBw

The Divine 9 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn_T7zZ60TY

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