American Independent Film

    Glen or Glenda: A Deep Dive Into Story and Style

    June 7, 2026

    Glen or Glenda is an enigmatic artifact of mid-century American cinema, standing as one of the earliest attempts to grapple with transgender identity and gender…

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    Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: A Film History Perspective

    March 18, 2026

    When Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song exploded onto screens in 1971, it did so with unapologetic force and an insurgent energy that reverberated far beyond its…

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