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Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel

2001 · 59 min

A respectful, informative portrait that moves at an even pace, mixing archival clips with talking heads to honor a pioneering performer's resilience.

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Documentary
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Some of these days you're gonna miss me, honey
Overview
Profiles the life of performer Hattie McDaniel, the first Black American to win an Oscar, and her unapologetic resilience in the face of critics.

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    Themes
    • race
    • celebrity
    • identity
    • ambition
    • justice
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    Era
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    Audience
    adult
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    • documentary
    • true story
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    • Gore none
    • Language mild
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    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension2
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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