Claudine in 4K
Claudine in 4K
John Berry, going against the grain of 1970s Blaxploitation films, offers a different vision of Black cinema with this 1974 romantic comedy starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones. Carroll—in an Oscar-nominated performance—plays Claudine, a single mother living on welfare with six children, while Jones plays Rupert, a sunny, spirited garbage collector who falls for her. The relationship narrative is anchored in social themes, especially those that impact individuals in marginalized communities. Despite the tropes employed, which can fall into exploitative stereotypes if not handled carefully, Claudine’s unique approach to “heavy” issues is bolstered by incredible character development and portrayal.
DIRECTED BY: John Berry. WRITTEN BY: Tina Pine, Lester Pine. WITH: James Earl Jones, Diahann Carroll, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Tamu. 1974. 92 min. USA. Color. English. 4K DCP.
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