The Marshal and the Contender: Allegories of HUAC in High Noon and On the Waterfront
“High Noon and On the Waterfront share similar themes of integrity, morality, corruption, and religion, as well as narrative structures emphasizing the collective cowardice of the bystander community—though they ultimately remain on opposing sides of their HUAC (House of Un-American Activities) allegories.”
Octavia Spencer in Fruitvale Station: More Than a Performance
The film Fruitvale Station (2013), directed by Ryan Coogler, presents true story of the murder of Oscar Grant, which is then elevated by the compelling performances by its main cast. Octavia Spencer’s portrayal of Wanda, the mother of Oscar Grant, gives voice to the immensely harrowing pain and inequalities that thousands of parents of color in America face.