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Deep Dive: Black Mother (2018)

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Black Mother
Black Mother is a 2018 documentary by Khalik Allah that takes viewers through Jamaica, focusing on the island's beauty and the lives of its residents. The film features a mix of personal and communal experiences, showcasing scenes of people at home, on the street, and during significant life events like childbirth. This approach offers a rich tapestry of Jamaican culture and identity. The film premiered at the True/False Film Festival in March 2018 and received critical acclaim upon its US theatrical release on March 8, 2019. It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has won awards at multiple film festivals, including The Montclair Film Festival and The Indie Memphis Film Festival.

Why Watch

  • •See Khalik Allah's unique visual storytelling in Jamaica.
  • •Find out how maternity and identity intertwine in Jamaican culture.
  • •Meet the people of Jamaica in intimate, everyday moments.

Did You Know

•Black Mother won prizes at The Montclair Film Festival and The Indie Memphis Film Festival.
•The film has a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 30 reviews.
•K. Austin Collins of Vanity Fair named it his 9th favorite movie of 2019.
•Black Mother was included in the lineups of New Directors/New Films and AFI Fest.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsFans of Jamaican cultureCinematic art lovers