Counter Stories goes to the movies: 'I Am Not Your Negro'

James Baldwin in
James Baldwin in "I Am Not Your Negro." Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
Dan Budnik

Raoul Peck's documentary "I Am Not Your Negro" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. Last night it lost that category to another documentary about race, "O.J.: Made in America."

The film is based on the work of essayist, novelist, and social critic James Baldwin, he is credited as the writer of the film. The Counter Stories hosts recently saw the documentary and sat down to talk about its power and its message.

To hear the discussion use the audio player above.

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Guests:

Hlee Lee, a media artist.

Luz Maria Frias, an attorney with a public policy background.

Don Eubanks, an assistant Professor at Metropolitan State University and cultural consultant.

Anthony Galloway, a race equity advocate in the west metro.