In this talk back recorded during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, film historian Max Alvarez and resident film curator Gary Palmucci discuss the political turmoil, civil rights discourse, and censorship issues surrounding the 1950 hidden gem No Way Out, which also happens to be Sidney Poitier's film debut. Coupled with an audience Q&A, this discussion not only delves into the Jim Crow Era context surrounding the film, but also how this film was received at the time of its release and how it fits into the cast and crew's overall filmography. 

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--The Black Film Allegiance (a media-focused non-profit dedicated to amplifying Black voices through supporting Black filmmakers and ensuring that diversity is represented on-screen)

--Color of Change (the largest online racial justice organization focused on mobilizing the masses to end practices and systems that unfairly hold Black people back)

--The Audre Lorde Project (a non-profit focused on supporting and providing resources for Black queer and trans youth)

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