Talking Black Podcast - "Is There Tricknology in The Harder They Fall?"
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- Tricknology are the unwritten rules designed to uphold the system of White Supremacy. Film Historian Charles Woods shares his thoughts with Reelblack founder Mike D. about the new Netflix Western, The Harder They Fall. Contains spoilers. Please donate to the cause at paypal.me/reelblack so we can continue this project.
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I think the moral of the story is that we need to start making and distributing our own movies.
If that were true why sell it to Netflix????
RIGHT THE PROBLEM IS THEY PROMOTE FAKE BLACK BILLIONAIRES. WHO ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ESTABLISH DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES.
@@mariahyohannes Netflix financed, produced, and distributed it.
@@RonHallKungFuBro The story got sold to Netflix is my point. The above comment states that we need to distribute our own movies yet the harder they fall was distributed by a white company.
@@jamalvines2133 I don’t believe Blacks aren’t “allowed” to establish distribution channels. I believe we don’t pursue distribution as a business the way we pursue acting and directing. Distribution of our own movies is a lucrative opportunity for us if we are wiling to learn what it involves. I would LOVE to invest in a Black distribution organization that is well thought out & connected. Let’s stop thinking about THEY & think more about US☺️
I struggled with the black villains too but I looked at it as it was a black movie, with black actors, and white people get to make westerns with white bad guys, and so do we.
I didn't struggle AT ALL, with Black villains because it was an all-Black cast, without any "white saviors".
Yes that's how I took it , and Regina King did not play with those white people: They say something that even start with N. They gonna meet the same fate. Let them see your Faces . Queen Warrior .. I really think this itself is just a prequel, damn y'all know we gotta keep knocking and knocking.
This video should be played for all the people that like to say
"it's just a movie"
Because no movie made in America is just a movie
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The Gatekeepers in this wicked, wretched society have the Power of the PRESS. They use it to maintain the COLONIZATION of our minds. The power of the 'PRESS is used to rePRESS us, dePRESS us, supPRESS us, and opPRESS us.
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What about the Barbie movie?
Hello, to the ReelBlack family. In poring over the comments posted by our viewers I have not seen any mention of the Cuffee character in THTF. Many of the viewers may have missed the part of the film where Cuffee, the character portrayed by Daniel Deadwyler, is revealed as Cathay Williams. Cathay Williams is a historical figure who enlisted in the US army posing as a man under the name of William Cathay. She was the only woman to have been a buffalo soldier. Her story is a fascinating one. The Mulan film comes to mind when I think about her story. Check it out.
I also want to thank all the viewers who have tuned in and supported this content with their precious time. Peace and Blessings!
Look at you doing research 🧐.
It didn't occur to me that Cuffee was based on a real woman. (Although it should have.) Honestly, I thought she was just a wink 😉 to the LGBTQ+ community so they would feel represented.
Wow Cathay Williams, 🐃 soldier!! Very dope. Thanks for sharing 👍.
@@jesushateswood I did not mention the fact of the "wink" to the LGBTQ+ community. This was another reason for this character in the film.
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@@jesushateswood that's what I thought it was too. Gonna have to research her.
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Black People Must Establish Our Own Film Industry, Studios, and Awards.
Agreed
They’ll kill them before that happens. Hollywood Devils.
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The amount of rich black actors, producers & directors there are if they wanted to they could have. Not enough unity, end of.
Shout out to BUCK and the PREACHER.
A Black western that had solid roles wit cowboys as HEROS!
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Posse is a movie that's slept on...no tricknology in that... Billy Zane is the bad guy
Plus, a racist sheriff (Richard Jordan).
It's a classic.
Yup
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Loved that movie
Thanks for the great discourse, very enlightening. My tricknology alarm detection was first activated by the movie Glory and throughout the years it has sharpened to the point where it's difficult for me to even stomach the industry's storylines. After suffering through Hidden Figure's (nothing can be accomplished without a White Savior) and Black Panther's (the worst thing a Black person can do is practice armed resistance) themes, I've totally avoided the industry. But, I will give THTF a shot and I have sent you guys a donation so you can keep up the great work!
Greatly articulated.. 👍🏾
the worst thing in black panther to me is the fact they saved the white man and then started showing him all of their secrets and science just for him to steal it like in real life
How does a black man get "elected" sheriff in a racist town?
By the way, I love and respect what you guys are doing here. Very educational.
The same way most of our early elected officials were in states like Mississippi. Look up Blanche Kelso Bruce
@@WHG369 yes which was one of the reasons why the ku klux klan was formed because blacks were getting well established post civil war as entrepreneurs and being elected in high government positions.
Unfortunately, black moviemaking in Hollywood is often a zero-sum game with Hollywood giving us just as much to detest about a film as it gives us to like about it.
Tricknology-free movies can only be made outside of Hollywood
Soooo, best you don't watch movies! Read books, instead!!!!!
Besides being entertained, I'm not sure what people were expecting from this work of fiction 🤔.
@@jesushateswood Exactly!!!!! 😅
@@jesushateswood Lol I just started the video and I'm going to listen to this discussion, but that's what I'm trying to figure out also. If anything the only purpose it should have outside of fictional entertainment is to invite ppl to do research on these characters and their actual stories. They didn't even know each other in real life so that fact alone should tell any intelligent being that this is not a bio-pic.
I appreciate the reminder there are motives behind the screen. Hollywood is not where we should get our history from.
I definitely appreciated this discussion. I at one point in my life wanted to have a career in film. Behind the scenes. I never would have thought about all the different ways that those who create films go about. I look at movies So differently now, and I better understand the tricknology that is being used. Thank you Mike and Mr. Charles Woods. I learn more and more. You Men are much Appreciated. 🙏🏾
Thank you for having this conversation; it's definitely thought provoking. I watched The Harder They Fall before watching this discussion. I'm glad to say that I knew ahead of time that it wasn't a documentary of their lives but the characters existed once upon a time even though not depicting the actual personalities or historical accounts. It was definitely action filled but with a dramatic underlying motive that drives it and gives clarification in the end. The information at the end of the movie ties it all together. I enjoyed this! Very creative! It's definitely a must watch!
You both really know how to hold class about imagery in motion!!! YOU ARE MASTER TEACHERS ABOUT FILMOGRAPHY🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
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an instant right before he said my boy paul mooney i was thinking how much this convo make me miss paul mooney give thanks 🙏🏾
Live From Planet Earth: I got a little choked up for a moment when I thought about Paul Mooney. When I had the 43rd Chamber in Manhattan, Paul would come in and engage in thoughtful conversation. He is sorely missed.
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Nothing in Entertainment is Not touched by WS.
Especially these days
As a filmmaker who has just watched The Harder They Fall, I had exactly the same thoughts as the elder has expressed here. And good to know I'm not the only one who uses the term "white film in Blackface" when deconstructing some film narratives.
This movie was an anti hero movie in my opinion. Although the cast was all black, the characters were all bad and just about black on black violence.
@@rodb66 that doesn’t make any sense. No one looks at an Asian film and talk about Asian on Asian violence or white on white. Stop that self hating stereotypical narrative.
@@shaamilli3934 How in the world I'm O expressing self hate? I'm just speaking on what I had issues with about the film. We don't have to always compare ourselves with other races. I can't speak on what Asians and whites think about their movies because I'm black.
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This is necessary, our elders *should* run a filter through what our community consumes
It's validating to me that these strong, educated people of color are seeing and calling out the same minstrel magic show. Bless up fam.
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I couldn’t have said it better.👍🏿
I am so pleased that there us a podcast. I have been subscribed for a few years on FB. Great content here. I will check out the movie. Keep up the great work🎉💕
So glad I stumbled upon this great interview my brother, *salute.* 💪🏽🖤
The movie is a total distortion and misleading mess! When it comes to our story, you should never make up fake stories about real Black Cowboys.
It’s because of Charles Woods I learned who Willie Kanard , Bass Reeves and Stage coach Mary were … Mike D, Charles Woods and Reel Black Channel keep bringing the Knowledge…. Because we don’t have places like The 43rd Chamber anymore.. I’m an inspiring Filmmaker and I learned so much from Charles at the Chamber. I hope I get a 10th of it right before I release a Film.. Inshallah, Peace and Power…
I learned about Bass Reeves from Mel Brooks when the movie Blazing Saddles came out he did a interview and was asked how he came up with the character he replied it was based on a real person it wasn't until years later until I found out about Bass Reeves that I realized he was talking about him
@@kevinroshell690 Yes I am familiar with that interview with Mel Brooks . That’s when I found that when the film was brought to him it was originally titled TEX X. A play on Malcolm X. A lot of the Black experience was brought to the Film by Richard Pryor who is also one of the writers. Who was going to be casted originally as Sheriff Bart.
Why did they want to give up their vibranium??? I missed that.
I enjoyed the analysis. I will look more deeply at this channel and spread the word.
Someone just told me this is a must watch. I am looking forward to watching.
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Good discussion and informative content. Keep up the great work
I love this conversation. Your insight is right on time.
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I could not watch this entire review because I did not understand why you started with the characters not being historically or accurately portrayed. The movie says in the very beginning that although the names of the movie characters are of real people in history, none of the events or actions portrayed by them in the movie are real. It as much as says this in the very beginning the movie. Understanding that right from the start, I immediately fell in love with the "names" of the characters as I found them unique, and I enjoyed watching Black actors tell a "fictional bad-ass story."
Charles Woods breaks the Movie down really good.
I truly appreciate your in depth analogy on history, books, media etc. and our people’s history of in all of it!
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This film also tried to bring in 2021 sensibilities ... the woman sending mixed signals kissing then punching the man (almost knocking him.out) the 3 minutes later he was in her room.
Also, all these reveals were verbally given. They were never shown.
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We should be ashamed at ourselves for not owning a private institution where Mr Woods would be able to run a film/media/communications education department
tariq nasheed's hidden history museum is a great start
here come that black ppl hating shit...can we just have a great black movie and be greatful for that.....if thats the case how about yall make a movie so it wont be any cover ups
@@bayhopofmackland4796 I hear what you are saying and I respect your sentiment. I offer my criticism and opinion as a constructive one, not as a destructive screed. We need to support our artists and, as an audience and a media industry, work together to achieve art that entertains and liberates us as a people. Thanks for your viewing support. Peace and Blessings!
@@bayhopofmackland4796 Yep. I was fine with a black protagonist and a black antagonist. White folks were used minimally; which is good. The Harder They Fall felt like a graphic novel. I wanna see more Black fiction films.
@@jesushateswood that is also another reason why i enjoyed the movie " especially having minimal white folks" from the beginning to the end it was a perfectly written movie and the black actors did a terrific job...but for him to say that it wasn't as great of a movie really rubbed me the wrong way....
The Black villain didn't bother me. It was the fact that the Protagonist was actually the villain and the Antagonist was the hero. The hero lost, and viewers were meant to cheer that on.
Long story short, Rufus Buck was the hero, and I'm tired of seeing movies where those who fight for us die and lose in the process
Well said Brother's I learn a lot from you I try to dissect films now when I view them your your perspective really opens ones mind's
Thank you Brother Mike and Professor Woods.
I enjoyed the sharing of ideas, concepts and tropes around every example spoken about. Now I have some additional tools to help me describe what I am seeing throughout 'black entertainment' with an attempt to better identify, understand what isn't serving the betterment of black people and ultimately do what I came into the room to do, like was stated in the intro of Let's Start by Fela Kuti played during Regina King's fight scene towards the close of movie. Respect, for mentioning your aim to Show & Tell what's going on verses Spin & Selling more falsehood.
Chris White III: Thank you for your support. We appreciate you. Each one. Teach one. Peace and Blessings!
Who was the bad guy? That was my question to my family when we watched together. My answer: The Father of Love and Buck was the bad guy.
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Exactly. The two brothers were to make balance. Not the light kill the dark. The dark is needed as well. masonic info...
They/We were ALLOWED to make that film because we adhered to the mockingbird inspired, chollywood perspective of us! Yeah; historical figures names are used, but it’s still boyz n da hood!
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I commented on your review, but doubt if it will be posted. Thank you for acknowledging my comment.
Agreed
Peace and blessings. Love this channel
Thought provoking and deeply appreciated!!! Keep up the good work!!!
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I was disappointed with the movie because of the perpetual cycle of blacks fighting blacks and I suspected that the true story could never be made known within the movies. Thank you for your real clear explanation.
Yup. They showed us killing each other. It was horrible. I was cringing alot through out. But then again it was presented to us by our enemy
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Same thing they did in Black Panther, while the CIA asshole was an ally.
PLUS IN THESE SERIES AND MOVIES THEY MAKE SURE A BLACK WOMAN KID GETS KILLED. PLUS THE U GOT TO GO AGAINST YOUR FATHER AND KILL YOUR BROTHER
I felt the same at first. I just appreciated what they were trying to do and saving the social commentary for spaces like this
Black British filmmaker will always center the white gaze even if it's choc full of brown faces.
Agreed however the handful of black directors who have the privilege to make mainstream cinema are not thoroughbred, in Tuned with black concourse and motivated with making radical change however they are always confronted by white supremacy and a lack of activism. Bless
They definitely shape their works to appease that audience and seemingly especially when portraying an African American or black American story, fictional or not.
Great conversation and insightful exchange ..
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Man, *Charles Woods* is highly enlightened. I can listen to him talk all day, that _Dumbo_ analogy with _The Crow's_ hit deep. _☝🏽_
The cure for the intellectual vacuum in America.
The ONLY great Professor of Film history and the Maestro of music and film Mike D and
Professor Woods the gorgeous mind.
The cure for Hollywierd
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Bless u both. May all good things come to you both.
"Entertainment" if I remember the dictionary..is letting spirits into you..
Appreciate you Charles Woods!
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I appreciate this conversation, I learned a lot. 💞
Garland Mcgowan: We appreciate you for sharing your time to give us your ear. Thank you. Peace and Blessings!
@@charleswoods9809 You’re welcome. Listening is a very important part of conversation.
Amazing breakdown of this film! Truth was spoken and lessons were learned here. Thank you for this information, Peace be with you!
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I feel like if the story was fiction the characters should have been fictional too, they could have been inspired by the real ppl. I looked up the real ppl they were playing, and I feel like they each should have their movie showing their adventures.
The point was to raise awareness. When’s the last time you even thought of these western hero’s?
@@doitright5819 All of them weren't heroes. A few of them were REAL outlaws!
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anyone out there that is an aspired film maker we need to re-watch this while taking notes!!! shalom and life blessings to all family.
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Damn!!!! this is a great Commentary
It was a western fantasy...made for the youngsters. I had a few problems with the film, because I wanted to see an authentic Western with these legendary figures. It was a stylish project, that felt like a graphic novel in parts....but black folk had work, so that’s good.
Yes, this film was fantasy and fiction but the question I have for you is why can't we have more black fantasy/films? How often lately do we see a black fantasy film. I'm happy and agree that these particular well known actors received work. You have to look at the bigger picture. From the outside looking in and vise sersa pertaining to black actors working. From the directors, producers, writers, actors and money put behind this film (THE MESSAGE).
I've been in the presence of many black (movers/shakers) in the industry. That includes Regina King (twice as a teenager and adult). Blacks are always stereotyped and seen as a joke. Never taken seriously. Do you think thats a problem?
Non-blacks put out plenty of crap on a regular basis. In the publics eye (white mivies/actors) are seen and portray heros, killers, saints, wealthy and every fantasy you can imagine. People of all nationalities pay money and watch these films (including the crappie white films). I almost forgot the distribution of these crappie films around the world. Some of our black films don't get that far unless the actors are extremely famous.. Do you realize how hard it is for a black actor to get an Emmy,, Grammy award? So getting a Nickelodeon/MTV award is the best we can get!? My point is that we are our worst critics. Meaning we look for things to be wrong with our own. From creativity, ideas, imagination and much more. We are definitely our worst enemies. Yet we aren't producing black films in mass. Why? Maybe because some of us don't think it's possible. Is it money!? I doubt it. Haven't we seen anough slave/gangsta movies? The bottom it's FEAR. I bet money if this movie was non fiction there would still be major critiques. No, this wasn't the perfect BLACK WESTERN FILM but for those who put in the REAL work to get it to the audience (blacks, whites, and others) it was a good job. That's my opinion. I've come to the conclusion that the most criticism comes from the ones that aren't doing anything to make a difference. So can you elaborate and or explain your likes/dislikes with this film and what you would've done differently?
At the end of the day everyone's a critic.
"You said it was a western fantasy...made for the youngsters". Then you go on to say you wanted to see an authentic Western with these legendary figures. How are you going to have an authentic Western with an all black leading cast?
If you listen to the video Brother Charles is explaining the very thing that you are expecting.
@@divineeye2000 👍🏽💯 and let's not forget Unforgiven-Western-Fiction (great cast, production, script) involving both black and white.
@@fullcircleessentials You bring up some great points. It's like black super hero and fantasy, fiction movies are not accepted by ourselves or the mainstream. While the white superheros and saviors are believable not only to the white audience, but to the black audience as well, some fail to realize that it is still fantasy and fiction. As if their fantasy and fiction is more real and believable 😂. Its like the whitemans ice is colder!
I cant wait to start filming my ideas... thanks so much gentleman for this post...
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I like the movie. I appreciate that we have a western movie which features an all black cast with talented.
It's hard to just watch a movie now a days because we know the history of this country so well. Dang!
Excellent analysis
Mr. Wood you have always been on POINT ALWAYS . Eye appreciation the discussion
Mike Wallace: I appreciate your kind words. Thank you. Peace and Blessings!
Always insightful
Thank you brothers
Django, the protagonist, did not kill Candie. Django had to have an enabler, Schultz, who killed the plantation owner. In fact, the Django character would not have killed anyone except for this co-star freeing him and being the authority behind Django's actions.
Very thankful for this analysis. It represents "the proper way" to watch a Black-facing film in White supremacy culture, i.e., made with White capital (as is nearly all film, White director notwithstanding).
I’m grateful for the educational info clarified with humble confidence & enjoyed this after seeing this film. Differences between Django & THTF including Tarantino using his privilege was extra interesting to think about. I now better grasp Tricknology def isn’t about pimps & hoes re tricks in the prostitution context. Thanx Reelblack🕊
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Truly a black superhero movie. Feel good for our people
Enjoyed this discussion.
Mr Woods perspective is always spot on! I was uncomfortable with the amount of Black carnage in the movie. Even for a western, I expect violence but not just for the sake of shock value. It's something about those foreign films and directors. They use Black trauma and torture as a theme rather than telling a complete humanizing story. "Twelve Years A Slave" is a prime example.
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Two Distant Strangers (an Oscar winner in 2020 for short film is on Netflix), Janelle Monae's 2020 film Antebellum and Amazon Prime's series THEM are all trauma porn to Black people. The Harder They Fall is indeed violent. It was ADVERTISED that way. However, it ain't nowhere near the mind-rape that exists in the above mentioned films & series.
SHEBABAY: Your comment touches my heart. I appreciate you. Thank you. Peace and Blessings!
@@jesushateswood Absolutely agree!! I absolutely HATED 'Them' for that very reason. So much trauma and no resolution. Two Distant Strangers was deep. I didn't understand the trauma response there until I watched it with my BF (a black man) who for 10-20 minutes was visibly uncomfortable with the notion that there is NOTHING that you can do to avoid that end result.
You make a great point here! TY
Very Well Stated. Truth!!
Thanks for the insight.
Wonderful commtary on the film the "Harder they Fall". Because of the level of violence in the film I thought Quentin Tarantino directed this film. I learn something new each time I watch your commentary . I develop a critical eye when it comes to viewing movies
It clearly has a Tarantino's style.
I find many of your reviews edifying. One of the big problems black folks have in evaluating black films. Is that we have a hunger and thirst for product in whatever form it’s served in.
We will accept trash as is. In addition to our miseducation and misunderstanding. Is many of these films are the vision of the creators and it’s financial underpinnings.
I don’t expect much from a commercial film. Independent or films that are debuted away from the commercial mainstream sometimes lay hidden in plain sight. With a lot more complexities and weaving of the structures of white supremacy and white fragility interspersed within the film.
You guys need to review the film, “Passing”.
I found that much more intriguing. Based on a book about the topic. Thank you Charles for your brilliant and often difficult perspectives to open up minds as to the discrepancies of the film industry and how it confines black films.
Especially in these disconnected and divided and polarized times.
Great commentary
Most informative!
They also did the same thing in Higher Learning TBH, which ironically just so happens to be one of Regina King's well known roles in her entire movie actress career.
Nice analysis Sir!
Thanks! Keep watching.
Also notice in the train scene, they let the white boy go because he was presumably innocent of robbing the town, but said it was because he could pilot a train. Which they only needed because they killed the foreman for spitting a slur. They went to great lengths with that one.
Great Breakdown of the film. Also, there was a disclaimer to the reality or lack there of at the beginning of the film.
At the very beginning I found it strange that yet again we went up against each other.
I've got to rewatch it a couple more times but this review was very on point
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Thank you for the video
Keep up the good work... connected them dots
Great content. Reminded me of the hoopla over Idris being the "New" Bond. I did not think for one second that the Fleming's estate would showcase Idris killing White Men(Antagonists) and sexing White Women(Love Interests) on the Silver Screen.....Nah, that would never happen. They will kill 007 before that happen.... and guess what?
In Brief, THIS story was stripped right from Black Panther. You gentlemen mentioned a few parallels. I submit that the writer was given the Black Panther format, of which to write upon. With a western tang. I'm working on a review currently. THIS is the essence of the anti-Black Tricknology for me in "The Harder They Fall".
Great work again gentlemen. Peace
Hollywood usually does that when they find something that's successful like black panther was. I wouldn't be shocked if we see it even more.
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This is amazing content. It's so important to understand how the Media works and I salute this channel and Mr Woods on their contribution.
Will Black folk ever enjoy anything created by other Black ppl?
Will Black folk ever stop offering critiques without solutions?
Will Black folk ever put their money into telling stories the way they want instead of complaining about other's artistic concepts?
Find out next time on Negro-FBA-Israelite-Native American-Moor Ball Z
...All jokes aside, can we normalize asking the good Sir what he would've liked to see or done differently after he complains about a movie/scene. Because from my observation it just sounds like nitpicking and hypotheticals are given simply for the sake of arguing. I'd like to hear solution-based answers to your questions. 🤷🏽♂️
James X: Once again I must ask this question: Did you view the full content?
At the very end of this critique, I state that white folks have their fantasies and they must not deny us ours. Thanks for viewing. Peace and Blessings!
You forgot Nubian ✊🏿
I learned something new from you guys thanks
Thank you so much for enlighten me on watching making movies and understand what I’m actually looking at and knowing the difference between entertainment and history.
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Thank you. One love
I would love to see what James can do with the Robert Small's story.
Robert smalls was a great man that more of us should know about.
I met a relative of Commander Robert Smalls. He was a Head foreman on a construction site, when I say he is one of the strongest man I've ever met the strength of two men he has!
@ warren speaks I would love to see a film on Robert Small's escapades...get it started
Very Informative 👍🏾
FleeZus: Thank you. Peace and Blessings!
This channel is a god send so much information about media in general that I had some idea but now its I know even more.
Excellent movie overall. The destruction of the beautiful black, prosperous town sadden me. I will take movies like this over standard slave narrative movies. We must speak and regain our positive energy.
Me too. I feel like buck wasn’t the bad guy either
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I've watched it now, so looking forward to hearing the breakdown.
Many Blessings for you my brother Charles Woods, keep commenting on these films. I appreciate your ideas and comments.
I'd like to hear an analysis of the role of the black male character in "Night of the Living Dead." Movie comes out 1968.
Great character he was the hero of the movie
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So in other words I better watch before your LIVE this evening. OK…got it
Good information never heard of the Movie.
I really appreciated this discussion about tricknology. It was very well done. I haven't seen the movie under discussion in this video, but I did finally see Black Panther in 2020 (I was going through severe issues at the time it originally came out, and so missed it in 2018), and was immediately aware of all of the types of tricknology that you described in that film. I was disgusted by all of the following: 1) That the person who actually wanted to fight for the liberation of his people (Killmonger) was made into a disruptive villain; 2) That the Wakandans were fierce warriors who refused to use that ferocity on anybody but themselves; and 3) that their ally, of all people, was a CIA agent, when we know full well that the CIA has had the most destructive role in liberation and independence movements in Africa and the US. I was very offended by that, and I'm sure people like Patrice Lumumba, among many others, would be as well.
Lynn B.: Wow, may I quote you? You state my perspective better than I do.
I appreciate you. And I don't say that just because we agree (Smile). Stay well. Be safe. Peace and Blessings!
@@charleswoods9809 Wow...you quote ME? You have an extraordinary way with words (I still haven't forgotten that marvelous quote about the "power of the press"), so it would be my privilege if you did. I totally see your points about tricknology: they never allow us to be depicted as defeating them, or using violence effectively. "Killmonger's" villanization was, to me, a representation of the U.S.'s response to the Black Panther's encouragement for us to pick up arms to defend ourselves. That's exactly what Killmonger was encouraging the Wakandans to do for their people in the diaspora. Instead, the film made him look evil for it, and sanctified those who chose pacifism and nonviolence. When I finally saw the film, I was so dismayed by how so many of us had been duped.
@@charleswoods9809 I appreciate you also! May you also stay well, be safe, and be blessed!
@@Lynn.B. You are a precious soul. Thank you. Peace and Blessings!
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I would like to tell the story of how and why my grandfather was murdered in small town Bartow Florida. The place where 'My Girl' was filmed. I'm ready to visit the police chief to start the investigation and to get the death certificate corrected from suicide. How do I connect with King Charles Woods?
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I was just happy to see African American women fully clothed in a good movie🙄😒🤨
When we as a people come to terms with the fact that under no uncertain terms shall we continue to allow our stories , our Sheri's and heroes to be portrayed by anybody but Us ! No other culture allows this , every race tells their own story , there is a black movie studio in Chicago that's been there forever we don't support , we absolutely need to desist from rushing out to support anything holleyweird puts out particularly about us . We should know better by now , no one can not will tell our story but Us !