Lesson 250: One Night in Miami – Discriminatory Calculus (Spoilers)

Jan 20, 2021 | Eddie Villanueva, Movies, Podcasts, Review, Spencer Williams, The Filmlosophers

The Filmlosophers dive deep into the study of change as they dissect Regina King’s directorial debut, One Night in Miami. The Diligent Dynamos explore the fictitious -but no less impactful- account of four influential civil rights leaders and friends coming together one fateful night. Does this account of history create a spark in today’s society? Or does the story veer too far into disbelief? Grab your thinking caps & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

 

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