“His House,” 2020
Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection
It can be a difficult task for any discerning viewer to sift through the sheer volume of movies on Netflix. It’s an even greater challenge if you’re specifically looking for Black films. As an extension of IndieWire’s monthly list of the best new films on Netflix, this list will be updated periodically as new titles become available, and old titles will be replaced.
From Dee Rees’ critically-acclaimed feature debut “Pariah,” to a Kafkaesque romp from Nigeria, a creature feature, an incisive documentary about the history of racism in America, and more, there’s a little something for everyone this month.
PARIAH, from left: Aasha Davis, Adepero Oduye, 2011, ©Focus Features/courtesy Everett Collection
Photo:Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection
1. “Pariah,” 2011
Writer-director Dee Rees’ powerful feature debut follows a Brooklyn teen (Alike) coming to terms with her sexuality, as a member of a family of four on the brink of collapse. Inspired by Rees’ own personal experience, the film is a
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