A Brown & Black Thanksgiving: Our TV & Movie Picks

Brown & Black

Nov 26, 2024•29 min

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Episode description

In this special Thanksgiving episode, we’re sharing some of our favorite movies and TV shows we’re currently watching or bingeing. Hopefully, you’ll find something to add to your Thanksgiving watchlist.

From Black documentaries on 70s cinema and military-style action TV shows to a surreal film tackling female ageism, we’ve included a mix of Latino, Black, and mainstream selections that we enjoyed. We think that after watching these, you’ll have a lot to talk about over the holidays.

Episode Summary:

(00:00) - The power of movie escapism

(05:15) - Lioness: Military-style action with Zoe Saldana

(09:30) - The Piano Lesson: Black legacy meets supernatural themes

(14:00) - Pedro Páramo: Family and redemption through a Mexican lens

(16:45) - Is That Black Enough for You?: 70s Black cinema documentary

(20:00) - Blitz: WWII drama spotlighting resilience and untold stories

(23:30) - The Substance: A surreal exploration of female ageism

(30:00) - Captain America: Brave New World: Diversity in the Marvel universe

(30:30) - Emilia Pérez: A transformative Latino musical

(34:00) - Gladiator 2: Representation in historical epics

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