Raoul Peck’s “I Am Not Your Negro” is a radical, moving and deep examination of racism in the United States. The documentary is based on James Baldwin and his book that was left incomplete due to his death in 1987 as well as Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Medgar Evers. Peck picked up the loose end and used historic photos, videos, and the narration of Samuel L. Jackson to deeply examine race relations in America. Peck also questions black representation in Hollywood. The documentary is extremely moving and will cause you to look at race in America in a different way. The commonly asked question “why is everything always about race?” takes on a whole new meaning after watching “I Am Not Your Negro.” Whatever your current idea of how the relationships between races is, it will be questioned and may even change after watching this film. Through Baldwin’s book and experiences, Peck is able to take viewers on a ride examining racism in America. The end result is a thrilling, moving and transformative introduction to Baldwin and his work. While it is not an easy watch, “I Am Not Your Negro” is a compelling and moving examination of racism in America.

Rating: ★★★★★