Native Son (1951) | Richard Wright as Bigger Thomas | Saturday at the Movies
This Saturday at the Movies, BlackTree Media takes you deep into the shadows of 1950s Chicago with Native Son (1951), a powerful and controversial film based on Richard Wright’s groundbreaking novel — a story that challenged America to confront its conscience on race, class, and justice. Starring Richard Wright himself as Bigger Thomas, the film follows a young Black man trapped by poverty and systemic racism who becomes entangled in a series of tragic and violent events after taking a chauffeur job with a wealthy white family. What begins as an opportunity quickly spirals into fear and desperation when Bigger [See More…]
