I Am Not Your Negro (2017) movie poster

I Am Not Your Negro (2017)

ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 65%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 97% (RT: 99%, MC: 95) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Documentary

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Director
Raoul Peck
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
Belgium, France, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (507 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
99%
Metacritic
95
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson as Narrator (voice)
JoeyStarr as Narrateur (voix-off)
Rod Steiger as Self
It's divisive. Only 65% of audiences liked it based on 507 votes. Critics rated it higher at 97%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for I Am Not Your Negro was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated documentary films of 2017 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of I Am Not Your Negro, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

I Am Not Your Negro is a 2017 documentary film directed by Raoul Peck. Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States. The film has been rated by 507 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a documentary film, I Am Not Your Negro delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. I Am Not Your Negro (2017) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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