Fair Use Vol 1. (All This Trouble)

About This Movie

Fair Use Vol 1. (All This Trouble) is an intriguing dive into the fabric of black culture through the lens of TV news. It's like a time capsule, stitching together various clips that reveal the socio-political landscape. The pacing feels a bit jagged, switching between heavy moments and lighter snippets, which gives it an almost collage-like quality. The atmosphere is raw and real, without any gloss or polish—just the grit of life captured as it happened. There's something to be said about how it confronts issues without the usual filmmaking flourishes. The performances are not traditional, but rather the voices and expressions of the people featured. It’s distinctive in its approach, really a document of its time as much as a commentary on it.

great for discussions on media representation · offers historical context for movements · unique compilation format