Black History Month and Cinematic Visions
It is unfortunate that for decades past, African Americans were disregarded in the
history books and films of America life. February stands alone as a month reserved to
remember our heroes, champion our causes and All-Star Weekend. (Hmmm?) After
September 11th, America learned that we, as a nation, must stand together for this country to
survive. During the month of February, the blackfilm.com crew will continue to provide you
with more film screenings and commentary about the African American cinematic visions that we
think have always contributed to the fabric of this union. Who can deny the raw power of
"Do The Right Thing" as it dragged film-fans through Brooklyn on a hot summer day? Many people,
black and white, never knew about the forces at work in Bed-Stuy, but now they do. In
celebration of that film and other films that have made a difference, blackfilm.com would
like to congratulate SPIKE LEE on this wonderful, if not grand achievement. Today, we
celebrate DO THE RIGHT THING. You should too. Buy it, rent it or talk about it. It will
always be in our hearts. Click on this page EVERYDAY for the month of February as the
blackfilm.com crew will highlight films that we know have made this country a better place
and enriched the minds off all that have experienced it. Do The Right Thing - more than
just a film. It was an experience.
Till Tomorrow,
The blackfilm.com crew
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