Stamped from the Beginning (film)
Stamped from the Beginning is an 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.
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| Directed by | Roger Ross Williams |
| Written by | David Teague |
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| Cinematography | Wolfgang Held |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023, and is scheduled to be released on November 15, 2023, by Netflix.
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. 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 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023.[3][4] It is scheduled to be released on November 15, 2023, by Netflix.[5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive.[6]
References
- Gyarkye, Lovia (September 19, 2023). "'Stamped From the Beginning' Review: Roger Ross Williams' Absorbing but Limited Doc Recasts Black History's Narrators". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- Sun, Rebecca (June 15, 2021). "Netflix Partners with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for Three Projects Based on His Books (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- "Stamped from the Beginning". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- Carey, Matthew (July 26, 2023). "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. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- O'Rourke, Ryan (August 30, 2023). "Roger Ross Williams Documentary 'Stamped From the Beginning' Sets Release Date". Collider. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- "Stamped from the Beginning". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 16, 2023. }