Schools in districts with mostly Black students receive $1,800 less per student in funding, reflecting systemic inequities in education.
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Schools in districts with mostly Black students receive $1,800 less per student in funding, reflecting systemic inequities in education.
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Synopsis
Carmelo Anthony reflects on the commodification of Black men in professional sports in the documentary *Black Boys*. Directed by Sonia Lowman, the film is divided into four sections: Body, Mind, Voice, and Heart. It addresses the systemic dehumanization faced by young Black men in the United States. Interviews with athletes and educators reveal disparities in school funding and the lack of Black male role models. The film received multiple awards, including the Public's Choice Award at the Montreal International Black Film Festival in 2020.
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- Meet athletes like Carmelo Anthony discussing racism.
- Find out about funding disparities in Black schools.
- See the impact of role models on Black youth.
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- Schools with mostly Black students receive $1,800 less per student.
- Only two percent of educators in the U.S. are Black men.
- Black Boys won the Public's Choice Award in 2020 at the Montreal International Black Film Festival.
- The film received the Best Documentary Award at the Twin Cities Film Fest in 2020.
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Who directed the documentary Black Boys?
Sonia Lowman directed the documentary Black Boys.
What awards did Black Boys win in 2020?
In 2020, Black Boys received the Public's Choice Award for best Feature Length Documentary at the Montreal International Black Film Festival and the Best Documentary Award at the Twin Cities Film Fest.
What is the theme song of Black Boys?
The theme song of Black Boys is 'Black Beauty,' written and performed by Ben Harper.
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