Akbar

January. 01,1970      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

“A conversation with a friend – Ahmed Akbar. A short interview-type film portrait with Akbar, a black filmmaker and former student of mine at Kent State. Akbar expresses an unusual and exciting view of himself/blacks in America/and such varied subjects as ‘this moon race shit!’ A friendly, lively, exciting portrait of a very extraordinary person from Akron, Ohio.” –Richard Myers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

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Reviews

Jeanskynebu
1970/01/01

the audience applauded

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Lawbolisted
1970/01/02

Powerful

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Usamah Harvey
1970/01/03

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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Taha Avalos
1970/01/04

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

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