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Shoot the Messenger

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An angry high-school teacher (David Oyelowo) stirs controversy by sharing his views on black people.

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Emmanuel Akitobi Shadow and Act 08/31/2022
I will admit that, at times, Shoot the Messenger is not the most comfortable of viewing experiences; but only because some the negative aspects of the film are so familiar and believable. Go to Full Review
Chris Chang Film Comment Magazine 06/17/2013
Joe's downward spiral (portrayed with tremendous verve by Oyelowo) is mesmerizing. Go to Full Review
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03/29/2019 One of my favorite films! See more chris b 07/02/2018 Watched on Roku. I liked it it was on one of the drama channels. Dealt with issues on defemation and forgiveness. Dealt with issues on being black in the UK. Nice resolve in the ending. See more 05/15/2009 This movie was AMAZING..I saw this at the African Film Festival at Wash U in St. Louis..one of the best films I've seen. See more 03/28/2009 I saw this movie last night at the African Film Festival at Wash U. - I would highly recommend renting this movie (probably available via netflix). It was extremely controversial for its time (2006).......similar to the way Do the Right Thing got to people. This film was at times hilarious - at times heart wrenching - at times angering (if that's a word!) and at times just plain frustrating. Guaranteed to get a rise out of anyone who views it! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An angry high-school teacher (David Oyelowo) stirs controversy by sharing his views on black people.
Director
Ngozi Onwurah
Producer
Anne Pivcevic
Screenwriter
Sharon Foster
Production Co
BBC
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 33m