George Lucas` THX-1138 has some interesting, and possibly controversial,
black characters.
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> The Brother From Another Planet, directed by John Sayles.
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> Can anyone think of anything additional? I came up with the following for
> him: Born in Flames (Lizzie Borden, 1983) The Gifted (Audrey King Lewis,
> 1993) Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (William Crain, 1976) The Carrier (Nathan J.
> White, 1988) Romero's Dead trilogy Meschach Taylor and Chuck Berry's
> cameos in _Explorers_ (Joe Dante, 1985) Aliens (James Cameron, 1986)
> Demolition Man (Marco Brambilla, 1993) Daybreak with Omar Epps & Moira
> Kelly Welcome II the Terrordome *batteries not included <<Scott, I'm
> working on a documentary film with a friend of mine about black science
> fiction. You have a handle on obscure films, and you might be able to help
> in some form. Mostly, I'm in search of sci-fi related films that are
> related to black issues or characterization. I'd be grateful if you had
> some books or sites for reference as well. I have a majority of typically
> known blaxploitation and some other stuff that is easily attainable, again
> any help would be appreciated. thanx in advance.>>
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