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− | Juanita (2019) is an American drama movie directed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Johnson Clark Johnson], from a screenplay by Roderick M. Spencer, based upon the novel Dancing on the Edge of the Roof by Sheila Williams. It stars Alfre Woodard and Adam Beach. | + | Juanita (2019) is an American drama movie directed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Johnson Clark Johnson], from a screenplay by Roderick M. Spencer, based upon the novel Dancing on the Edge of the Roof by Sheila Williams. It stars Alfre Woodard and Adam Beach.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanita_(2019_film)</ref> |
[[File:Juanita film poster.jpg|thumb|Juanita film poster]] | [[File:Juanita film poster.jpg|thumb|Juanita film poster]] | ||
− | == Plot == | + | ==Plot== |
− | Fed up with her life, Juanita leaves her grown kids behind and hits the road in search of a fresh start. | + | Fed up with her life, Juanita leaves her grown kids behind and hits the road in search of a fresh start.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6155456/</ref> |
− | == Empowerment == | + | ==Empowerment== |
Juanita, a black woman as character on this movie, has wants and desires that the viewers are allowed to see. She’s given space to explore her sexuality, vulnerability, and her shortcomings. This subverts the often overused trope of the strong, stoic, and all-knowing older Black woman that is frequently showcased in mainstream movies as the advisor to the often younger main character. She pushes a narrative of taking care of yourself under a system that can be overbearing for many, and specifically for Black working-class women. Currently, nearly 41 million Americans live below the federal poverty line. Black women in the U.S., like Juanita, are paid 38 percent less than white men and 21 percent less than white women. The poverty rate for Black women is 28.6 percent, and households headed by women, particularly Black and Latina women, still deal with high rates of poverty. | Juanita, a black woman as character on this movie, has wants and desires that the viewers are allowed to see. She’s given space to explore her sexuality, vulnerability, and her shortcomings. This subverts the often overused trope of the strong, stoic, and all-knowing older Black woman that is frequently showcased in mainstream movies as the advisor to the often younger main character. She pushes a narrative of taking care of yourself under a system that can be overbearing for many, and specifically for Black working-class women. Currently, nearly 41 million Americans live below the federal poverty line. Black women in the U.S., like Juanita, are paid 38 percent less than white men and 21 percent less than white women. The poverty rate for Black women is 28.6 percent, and households headed by women, particularly Black and Latina women, still deal with high rates of poverty. | ||
− | Although Black women are often at the forefront of causes fighting for justice and equality, and we’ve seen films that focus on the fight, it’s a nice change to see a film that focuses on the care needed to carry on with the struggle. It’s a feel-good movie with fresh humor and nuance. | + | Although Black women are often at the forefront of causes fighting for justice and equality, and we’ve seen films that focus on the fight, it’s a nice change to see a film that focuses on the care needed to carry on with the struggle. It’s a feel-good movie with fresh humor and nuance.<ref>https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/review-juanita-charmingly-centers-black-woman-self-care-and-power/</ref> |
− | https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/review-juanita-charmingly-centers-black-woman-self-care-and-power/ | ||
− | Juanita feature complex romances seen through the eyes of black women, and touch on how economics and race affect these pairings. Though not as subtle, Juanita manages to provide a type of representation that is rarely seen on the small or big screen, and this success mainly hinges on Woodard’s performance – she manages to broadcast vitality and sadness in equal measure, and never lets the viewer forget that there is more to this character than her suffering. | + | Juanita feature complex romances seen through the eyes of black women, and touch on how economics and race affect these pairings. Though not as subtle, Juanita manages to provide a type of representation that is rarely seen on the small or big screen, and this success mainly hinges on Woodard’s performance – she manages to broadcast vitality and sadness in equal measure, and never lets the viewer forget that there is more to this character than her suffering.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/mar/08/juanita-review-alfre-woodard</ref> |
− | https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/mar/08/juanita-review-alfre-woodard | ||
− | == Reference == | + | ==Reference== |
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[[Category:Anti Black Racism in Drama Movies]] | [[Category:Anti Black Racism in Drama Movies]] |
Revision as of 10:25, 31 December 2020
Juanita (2019) is an American drama movie directed by Clark Johnson, from a screenplay by Roderick M. Spencer, based upon the novel Dancing on the Edge of the Roof by Sheila Williams. It stars Alfre Woodard and Adam Beach.[1]
Plot
Fed up with her life, Juanita leaves her grown kids behind and hits the road in search of a fresh start.[2]
Empowerment
Juanita, a black woman as character on this movie, has wants and desires that the viewers are allowed to see. She’s given space to explore her sexuality, vulnerability, and her shortcomings. This subverts the often overused trope of the strong, stoic, and all-knowing older Black woman that is frequently showcased in mainstream movies as the advisor to the often younger main character. She pushes a narrative of taking care of yourself under a system that can be overbearing for many, and specifically for Black working-class women. Currently, nearly 41 million Americans live below the federal poverty line. Black women in the U.S., like Juanita, are paid 38 percent less than white men and 21 percent less than white women. The poverty rate for Black women is 28.6 percent, and households headed by women, particularly Black and Latina women, still deal with high rates of poverty.
Although Black women are often at the forefront of causes fighting for justice and equality, and we’ve seen films that focus on the fight, it’s a nice change to see a film that focuses on the care needed to carry on with the struggle. It’s a feel-good movie with fresh humor and nuance.[3]
Juanita feature complex romances seen through the eyes of black women, and touch on how economics and race affect these pairings. Though not as subtle, Juanita manages to provide a type of representation that is rarely seen on the small or big screen, and this success mainly hinges on Woodard’s performance – she manages to broadcast vitality and sadness in equal measure, and never lets the viewer forget that there is more to this character than her suffering.[4]