Review of I Am Not Your Negro (2017) by Justin D — 18 May 2017

This is a fascinating documentary that focuses on what was left of James Baldwin last book and turns it into a remarkable film. It is focused on three black activists (including Martin Luther King and Malcolm X) who were all killed in the 60s.

It's a fascinating kaleidoscope of thoughts and ideas, philosophies and and a reflection on the society of the time and the stories it was telling itself and how we behave and the power of words. I found it remarkable.

I'm currently watching "0J: made in America" which might be one of the greatest documentaries I have ever seen (even better than this film) and it is interesting to compare that film with the ideas presented here.

James Baldwin is a remarkable writer, both gay and black, which must've been a difficult. And Samuel L Jackson gives one of his greatest performances ever and he's just the narrator but he is spot on.