Sonita is a very powerful documentary about a teenage girl living illegally as an Afghan refugee in Iran who is facing being sold into marriage. Instead, she breaks the law (women cannot sing) and she becomes a Hip Hop artist. Sonita's bravery is astonishing. I'm a big fan of Iranian cinema and this is no different. I'm a fan. This is an excellent documentary. Show your sons and daughters. 5/5 Dope is Dope. I very much enjoyed this clever little coming-of-age dramedy. It's a breath of fresh air. It's fun! Dope is about a self-proclaimed geek, Malcolm, and his two geeky friends who are high school seniors in Inglewood California. The trio ends up being tricked into moving a package of MDMA for a drug dealer. Hijinks ensue. 5/5 A year before CB4, there was Fear of a Black Hat. Fear of a Black Hat is also a mockumentary about a year following a fictitious hip hop group NWH (Niggaz With Hats) comprised of Tasty Taste, Tone Deaf, and Ice Cold. This is a bit more raw, more goofy, and more political than CB4. There are a few uncanny similarities; props go to Fear for being the original. The song parodies here are terrific, such as "Grandma Says Kick Yo Ass" and "Fuck the Security Guards. 4/5 |
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