Review of If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) by Wendy R. Weinstein for Film Journal International — 04 Jan 2019
It’s a perfect pairing of sensibilities; Jenkins and Baldwin share a nuanced, lyrical style that conveys the beauty and hope in even the most despairing of situations, with a focus on the emotional truths of their characters.
Like the novel, the film is a love story, as well as a powerful indictment of systemic racism and the criminal-justice system.
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This review of If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) was written by Wendy R. Weinstein and published by Film Journal International on 04 Jan 2019.
If Beale Street Could Talk has generally received positive reviews.
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