Uptight (1968)
Overview
Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Cast
Julian Mayfield
Tank Williams
Raymond St. Jacques
B.G.
Ruby Dee
Laurie
Frank Silvera
Kyle
Roscoe Lee Browne
Clarence
Janet MacLachlan
Jeannie
Max Julien
Johnny Wells
Juanita Moore
Mama Wells
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Set in Cleveland's Black activist scene following the death of MLK, this is both exhilarating and entertaining. It is a retelling of John Ford's _Informer_, directed by Jules Dassin in a return to American filmmaking. Beautiful nighttime photography with strong ensemble acting add to this bold, fascinating film. Long unavailable, it is worth re-discovering.
June 9, 2024
