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Films by pioneers of African American cinema, such as Oscar Micheaux,, Julie Dash, Cheryl Dunye, and more are now available to all, regardless of being a Criterion Collection subscriber or not. Contemporary works by Khalik Allah and Leilah Weinraub, as well as documentaries on Black experience by white filmmakers Les Blank and Shirley Clarke, will also be available for free.
“We are committed to examining the role we play in the idea of canon formation, whose voices get elevated, and who gets to decide what stories get told,” a statement from the streaming platform said.
Additionally, president Peter Becker and CEO Jonathan Turel have announced that Criterion Collection will be making a $25,000 USD initial contribution with a monthly commitment of $5,000 USD to organisations fighting racism in America. Books, films, and articles charting race relations and their wider history are a vital tool to inform activists and allies today, and inspire visions for an alternative system. Make sure you check out ourWith thousands expected to take part in protests in the coming days, it’s important to protest safely amid the pandemic –
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