Uptight
In the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, a band of Black activists in Cleveland begin arming themselves for revolution. As co-writer and co-star, Ruby Dee shines in this rare example of a bold political major studio film.
Director: Jules Dassin
Year: 1968
Genre: Drama
Type: Feature
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gam5QLZaYlk&t=1603s
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