Representation in Cinema

We discussed what we loved about Attack the Block , the intersection of race and class, and other themes brought throughout the film. Attack the Block is a 2011 sci-fi comedy directed by Joe Cornish. Moses (John Boyega) leads a group of South London teenagers facing off against aliens to defend their neighborhood. The film also guest stars Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones, and Nick Frost....

This was originally recorded via Zoom as part of our event series and now podcast series, Representation in Cinema. We discussed what we loved about The Harder They Fall , different themes, and the real, Black historical figures depicted in the film. The Harder They Fall is a 2021 western directed by Jeymes Samuel about Nat Love, an outlaw (Jonathan Majors) seeking vengeance for his family against...