Watching My Mom Go Black 2021 (Trusted ◆)

Why does the year 2021 matter? Because coming out of 2020’s racial reckoning, many Black people—especially Black women—began making personal changes that reflected political truths. Natural hair became mainstream. Companies updated their discrimination policies. The CROWN Act gained momentum.

The film features a nuanced and empathetic portrayal of the filmmaker's mother, whose journey is both captivating and heart-wrenching. The documentary raises important questions about the nature of identity, the impact of societal expectations, and the complexities of human relationships. watching my mom go black 2021