Purely in concept, the visual depiction of an academic researching histories of racism, segregation and unbalanced power dynamics while writing a book should only be able to evoke snoring in an audience. But writer/director Ava DuVernay’s film, “Origin,” has managed to transcend traditional filmmaking structure, melding fiction, documentary, history and surrealism into a work that not only leaves a profound impact on its viewers, but builds a sound academic thesis in the process. 

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - "When They See Us" (2019) In the final episode of the Celebrating Black Creators mini-series, host Rachael Weinberg sits down with recent Ithaca College graduate Pallas-Amenah...

At the end of the day, “A Wrinkle in Time” is a film that tells an empowering story in a convoluted way.

One of the strongest qualities about “13TH” is its reckoning with a history that has consistently sought ways to oppress black Americans.

The movie "Selma" demonstrates that today's activists deserve the same respect and consideration we now give the Civil Rights Movement.