A quiet revolution in full colour

Rating: 9/10 (4 March 2017)

We sometimes forget the life-limiting rules that have been accepted as 'normal' that we would definitely reject nowadays. This film, set in early 1960's American South, shows just how hateful some of those rules were and how discriminative attitudes are so hard to change. We are in the realm of living memory for a sizeable percentage of the current population yet, the black ladies this film focuses on never bear a grudge for the depredations they are shown to have suffered. Their contributions to science and technology are all the more remarkable for that. This is the most thoughtful, inspiring and moving film you'll see this year. Its a joy to see such well made, engaging and entertaining film making like this.