USA and Them: American Identity and National Anthem and Dìdi (弟弟)
Two new films explore the promise of normalization of the other in America to varying degrees of success
It pains me to pick on a well-meaning singer in a well-meaning movie made by a well-meaning filmmaker and a cast of well-meaning queers. But D’Angelo Lacy is flat during their finale rendition of the Star Spangled Banner that closes Luke Gilford’s picaresque National Anthem. It’s a mildly soured note that stands out not exactly on the fault of the perfo…
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