Stamped from the Beginning (film) explained

Stamped from the Beginning
Director:Roger Ross Williams
Cinematography:Wolfgang Held
Distributor:Netflix
Runtime:85 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Stamped from the Beginning is a 2023 American documentary film, directed and produced by Roger Ross Williams. It is based upon the non-fiction book of the same name by Ibram X. Kendi.

It had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023, and was released in a limited release on November 10, 2023, prior to streaming on Netflix on November 20, 2023.

Premise

Based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Ibram X. Kendi, the film explores racist tropes and imagery that were developed and enshrined in American culture throughout history.

Participants

Kendi, Angela Davis, Autumn Womack, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Brittney Cooper, Carol Anderson, Dorothy Roberts, Elizabeth Hinton, Honorée Jeffers, Imani Perry, Jennifer L. Morgan, Kellie Carter-Jackson, Lynae Vanee, Ruha Benjamin and Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers appear in the film.[1]

Production

In June 2021, it was announced Netflix had acquired the rights to Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi, with Roger Ross Williams set to direct and produce a documentary based upon the book.[2]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023, where it received a 5-minute ovation.[3] [4] It was given a limited release on November 10, 2023, prior to streaming on Netflix on November 20, 2023.[5] [6]

Reception

The documentary has received universal acclaim from critics. [7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Stamped From the Beginning' Review: Roger Ross Williams' Absorbing but Limited Doc Recasts Black History's Narrators. The Hollywood Reporter. Lovia. Gyarkye. September 19, 2023. October 15, 2023.
  2. Web site: Netflix Partners with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for Three Projects Based on His Books (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Rebecca. Sun. June 15, 2021. October 15, 2023.
  3. Web site: Stamped from the Beginning. Toronto International Film Festival. October 15, 2023.
  4. Web site: TIFF Announces Documentary Lineup, With Film On Louis C.K. Scandal, Plus Latest From Raoul Peck, Errol Morris, Lucy Walker, Roger Ross Williams. Deadline Hollywood. Matthew. Carey. July 26, 2023. October 15, 2023.
  5. Web site: Roger Ross Williams Documentary 'Stamped From the Beginning' Sets Release Date. Collider. Ryan. O'Rourke. August 30, 2023. October 15, 2023.
  6. Web site: 'Stamped From the Beginning' Examines Racism and White Supremacy in Documentary From Roger Ross Williams (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Jazz. Tangcay. October 30, 2023. November 5, 2023.
  7. Stamped from the Beginning. stamped_from_the_beginning. film. March 21, 2024.

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