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Native Son (2019)
Director: Rashid Johnson
Cast: Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, KiKi Layne
Runtime104 min
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A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
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Native Son (2019) is a drama directed by Rashid Johnson that has received mixed critical reception. While some critics praised the film's exploration of racial injustice, others found it to be uneven in its execution. The film has not received major awards recognition, and its IMDb rating of 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 57% indicate a somewhat divided public response.
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Directed by Rashid Johnson, this 2019 drama 'Native Son' features a compelling performance by Ashton Sanders that explores the complex challenges faced by a young black man in 1930s Chicago trying to navigate the power structures around him.
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Native Son is a 2019 American drama film directed by Rashid Johnson from a screenplay by Suzan-Lori Parks. It is based on the novel of the same name by Richard Wright. The film stars Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, KiKi Layne, Bill Camp and Sanaa Lathan.
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