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Ethnic Notions

1986Movie57 min

Documentary
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–79%

A moving, melancholic documentary movie about society and history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Black People in White Minds

This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.

Feels like

  • Racial Stereotypes
  • African-American History
  • Social Commentary
  • Documentary
  • Historical Analysis
  • Cultural Critique
  • Race Relations
  • Black History
  • Historical Bias

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Marlon Riggs
Written by
Marlon Riggs
Produced by
Marlon Riggs
Music by
Mary Watkins

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 5, 1986 · 57 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 5, 1986
Runtime
57 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Ethnic Notions?"

Questions about Ethnic Notions

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Where can I stream Ethnic Notions?

KanopyOVID

In the United States, Ethnic Notions streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is Ethnic Notions worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8).

Is Ethnic Notions plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.