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Black
Jesus
This Italian production, starring the brilliant
and iconic Woody Strode, had the makings of a
ticking political time bomb.
Strode plays a Congo rebel leader named Maurice
Lalubi, a character meant to represent African
leader Patrice Lumumba. Lalubi is determined to
save his people by passive resistance, from the
dictatorial regime brought on by the European
colonialists. He is thrown in prison, along with
a white solder and Italian thief. The three endure
horrific torture, but Lalubi’s will cannot
be broken.
Think of this as a black version of Passion of
the Christ with a more political and timely point.
A great political film that has been lost in the
shuffle for decades.
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