Ever wonder what a post-apocalyptic future looks like when Black people are truly at the core of the story? R.T. Thorne’s visionary film ’40 Acres’ answers that question, boldly shifting Black characters from marginalized roles to the absolute center of survival. This powerful narrative explores how the deep, historical connections between Black and Indigenous communities become their greatest strength against all odds.
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They Tried To Erase Us: Interview With R/T. Thorne on new movie “40 Acres”
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They Tried To Erase Us: Interview With R/T. Thorne on new movie “40 Acres”
Ever wonder what a post-apocalyptic future looks like when Black people are truly at the core of the story? R.T. Thorne's visionary film '40 Acres'…