Once Upon A Time... When We Were Colored

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jon c Clifton L. Taulbert's book is adapted by director Tim Reid. He tells the story of an African American family sticking together through thick and thin. It's Mississippi Delta 1946. Southern plantations and cotton fields were still aplenty. Glenn Allen, Mississippi is Cliff's home and he shares each of the people's experiences growing up in a world where they want to pursue their dreams while also battling the racism and segregation. This story takes place over 16 years with Cliff and others fighting for civil rights in a time when the whites wanted to take them away. Everything from the Ku Klux Klan to separate bathrooms to drinking fountains is what Cliff puts up a fight against. Since there were so few black icons to look up to it felt like a giant loss when one of them would lose in sports or anything else. No one should ever tell you what you believe is right. It's all about common strength and self-respect. A movie that shows the lives of a black community keeping their faith and hope alive together. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie, ending was just okay. But overall I loved it! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member The story begins in 1946, when Cliff is born. He is initially raised by his great-grandparents, who expose him to such things as a KKK rally to teach him about the racism blacks have to endure. When he's older, Cliff is reared by his great-aunt, and meets liberal whites such as Mrs. Maybry, who, since blacks are prohibited from entering the library, checks books out for them. But despite the omnipresent bigotry Cliff encounters, his life is also filled with rich childhood experiences, such as fishing trips and family picnics. And perhaps best of all, the young man is fortunate enough to be raised in a tight-knit family that finds its strength in unity. A great film with strong brilliant performances. Loved it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Here's another film rating. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member beautiful and deeply moving. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Though the film exhibits a vaguely nostalgic tone, it's hardly sugar-coated, displaying an increasingly discernible edge to its portrayal of racist realities. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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