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Oyelowo shines, humanizes Dr. King in "Selma"

By Emmet Battenberg | Mar. 17, 2015

If they had control of some kind of time machine, or advice from a fortune-teller, it would’ve been difficult for the WUD Committee to pick a better time to show “Selma” at the Marquee. As we all know, the current conversations on race are some of the most emphatic and important in recent memory. With the current discussion, a movie that chronicles the epic five-mile march from Selma to Birmingham lead by Martin Luther King Jr., is an important one to see. Not only because is it a great film, but because of the questions it asks and the ones it answers.

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"Dear White People" reflects on racial differences in college

By Emmet Battenberg | Feb. 1, 2015

As I trudged through the snow this past Sunday towards Union South, wind whipping tiny shards of ice into my face, I was uncertain as to what I was heading into. The Marquee Theatre was showing an oddly intriguingly titled film called “Dear White People.” I had no idea what to expect but going in with an open mind yet somewhat predictive thought process was indicative to my experience with the movie. “Dear White People” is an interesting film. It has enough awkward racial quips and jokes to make even the most multicultural person fidget in their seat, yet contains enough genuine heart to pull you right back in. Addressing a tough topic such as race is enough to interest almost anyone, especially when you can sit back and listen and don’t have to approach the uncomfortable topic yourself. From very early on in the film, we learn that the last thing this movie will do is hold anything back.

Emmet Battenberg

Oyelowo shines, humanizes Dr. King in "Selma"

"Dear White People" reflects on racial differences in college

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