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Deep Dive: Uncle Tom (2020)

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Uncle Tom
Uncle Tom: An Oral History of the American Black Conservative is a 2020 documentary directed by Justin Malone. It features interviews with prominent black conservative figures such as Robert Woodson, Jesse Lee Peterson, and Candace Owens. The film critiques the treatment of the black population by the political establishment and discusses the implications of policies from the Democratic Party, particularly the War on Poverty legislation from the 1960s. The documentary's title references the character Uncle Tom from Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, which has become a derogatory term for black conservatives. The film presents the experiences of these individuals who face derogatory labels from political adversaries. Larry Elder, who contributed to the film, argues that conservative black thinkers are often marginalized within the black community.

Why Watch

  • •Meet black conservatives like Larry Elder and Candace Owens.
  • •Find out about the War on Poverty's impact on black families.
  • •See how black conservatives are labeled by their opponents.

Did You Know

•The film earned $400,000 in download sales in its first week.
•Uncle Tom was released on June 19, 2020.
•The film received a 7 out of 10 rating from Dante James of Film Threat.

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Black conservatismPolitical documentariesSocial policy discussions