Is That Black Enough for You?!? (stylized in all caps) is a 2022 documentary film and film essay written and directed by culture critic and historian Elvis Mitchell.[1][2]
Summary
The film examines the history, craft, and legacy of African-American cinema, particularly films released in the 1970s. It takes its title from a recurring line in Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970).[3][4][5]
It includes film excerpts, personal history, and interviews with artists such as Margaret Avery, Harry Belafonte, Charles Burnett, Laurence Fishburne, Whoopi Goldberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Suzanne de Passe, Glynn Turman, Billy Dee Williams, and Zendaya.[6][7]
Release
Is That Black Enough for You?!? premiered at the 60th New York Film Festival on October 9, 2022, had its limited theatrical release on October 28,[8] and was released on Netflix on November 11, 2022.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Is That Black Enough For You?!? holds a perfect score of 100%, based on 42 reviews with an average rating of 8.1/10. The site's consensus reads: "An indispensable watch for film buffs, Is That Black Enough for You?!? shines a sorely needed spotlight on a remarkably rich period in the medium's history."[9] On Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, the film has a score of 83 out of 100 based on 16 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[10]
References
- ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (October 12, 2022). "'Is That Black Enough for You?!?' Review: Elvis Mitchell's Meticulous Class on Black Film History". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Searles, Jourdain (October 11, 2022). "'Is That Black Enough for You?!?' Review: Elvis Mitchell Investigates Onscreen Black Representation". IndieWire.
- ^ "Watch Is That Black Enough for You?!? | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ Collins, K. Austin. "'Is that Black Enough for You?!?' Elvis Mitchell's History of Black Cinema Is a Tour de Force". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (November 9, 2022). "Is That Black Enough for You?!? review – tremendous study of black American cinema". The Guardian.
- ^ "Spotlight | Is That Black Enough for You?!?". Film at Lincoln Center. New York Film Festival.
- ^ Yu, Brandon (November 10, 2022). "'Is That Black Enough for You?!?' Review: A Miracle Decade". The New York Times.
- ^ Tallerico, Brian (October 28, 2022). "Is That Black Enough for You?!?". Roger Ebert.
- ^ "Is That Black Enough for You?!?". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "Is That Black Enough for You?!?". Metacritic. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
