Emory Professors Recommend Films That Resonate In The Era Of Black Lives Matter

Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” is on a list of films that are front and center for two Emory professors during the era of Black Lives Matter.

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At the height of the protests following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmad Arbury and Rayshard Brooks, streaming giants like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime showcased their selections of films featuring Black actors, directors and writers.

Emory University Professors Nsenga Burton, co-director of the Film and Media Management concentration, and Dehanza Rogers, filmmaker and assistant professor in the department of film and media studies, joined Lois Reitzes on “City Lights” to discuss a list of films that are front and center for them during the era of Black Lives Matter.

Do The Right Thing