Hidden Figures is a film that I’ve both seen before and have enjoyed from start to finish each time I’ve had the chance to view it. One of the aspects that I appreciated the most was the casting. Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Coster, and Octavia Spencer did a phenomenal job starring in this film; each character had a certain personality that meshed very well with the storyline. This film showcases brilliant African American mathematicians and their journey climbing the corporate…

Spotlight was a film that brought a situation to my attention that I had never really visited before. This movie covered the story of an undercover journaling team 'Spotlight' and their work regarding uncovering and publishing work about child abuse/molestation in the Catholic Church. One aspect of the film that I appreciated was the casting. Having Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, and Rachel McAdams work alongside one another was a great choice of personalities to tell the story through. I think…

Selma is a film that really opened my eyes to the topic of the misrepresentation and segregation of African Americans regarding the fundamental privilege to vote. David Oyelowo plays an empowering role as Dr. Martin Luther King. He showcases the monumental influence that King had over both the African-American and Caucasian populations of the United States leading up to and following the Selma to Montgomery Marches in 1965. I felt that this movie gave an accurate depiction of the systemic…

The Insider was definitely one of the most enjoyable films that I've watched in my recent past. It covers a research chemist named Jeffery Wigand, (Russell Crowe) and his journey following an unpleasant dismissal from the Brown & Williamson tobacco company. Although I wasn't satisfied with some of the outcomes of Russell Crowe's character, this was a true story and the film was produced very well. The big idea in this film revolves around the executives of this large tobacco company,…