Thorough as it is lean, Elvis Mitchell’s telling of Black American Cinema is an essential documentary.
Straight up cinematic text book.
Mitchell’s pitch-perfect narration takes the viewer on a heartfelt journey of Black film that volleys between personal interviews with Black Cinema artists, and neatly
subtle editorializing.You have to read between Mitchell’s lines, and if you do, you’ll find more treasure there.
This ex-film critic for the New York Times, knows his stuff inside out.
Elvis Mitchell’s kind vocal delivery is silky smooth, a delight to hear.
It’s great that this amazing film is released on Netflix, because it means that so many audiences have access to it.
You might want to keep a notepad handy to jot down a list of Black films you want to track down when this one’s over.
Superbly written and edited, “Is That Black Enough For You ?!?” is about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.
Thanks to its cool funk heavy soundtrack, you can feel the funk long after the movie ends.
Cheers baby, cheers.
Rated R. 135 mins.
