Two Films To See This Weekend

a scene from “The Birth of a Nation”
In this image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, Armie Hammer portrays Samuel Turner, left, and Nate Parker portrays Nat Turner in a scene from "The Birth of a Nation." Fox Searchlight Pictures / Associated Press
a scene from “The Birth of a Nation”
In this image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, Armie Hammer portrays Samuel Turner, left, and Nate Parker portrays Nat Turner in a scene from "The Birth of a Nation." Fox Searchlight Pictures / Associated Press

Two Films To See This Weekend

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Film contributor Milos Stehlik joins us to discuss two films opening this weekend.

Birth of a Nation takes on Nat Turner’s 1831 slave revolt. The film has been the source of controversy due to its depiction of rape — and due to director Nate Parker‘s acquittal of a rape charge 15 years ago. 

American Honey on the other hand, is a teenage drama.