Episode 170: Da 5 Bloods
Jun 20, 2020•56 min
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Episode description
This week, Gavia and Morgan debate the strengths and weaknesses of Spike Lee's new film "Da 5 Bloods," available on Netflix now, which chronicles the journey of a group of Black Vietnam veterans returning to Vietnam to search for a fallen comrade. Topics discussed include the film's impressive performances by Delroy Lindo and others, its engagement with contemporary politics, its relationship to other American Vietnam War films and narratives, and much more.
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