‘One Of Them Days’ Takes It Personal

It’s Black History Month, y’all, and I’d like to thank our BAPS ancestors for Black cinema on this day. One of Them Days is the Black Women’s Friday we know we needed for a long time, and it could not have come at a greater moment than this. When the word DEI is being said with a hard R across the country, this film gives the illest side eye and a righteous suck of the teeth. If you haven’t seen the film yet – get to the theaters and pay Black filmmakers their money. Just a month ago, the film One of Them Days hit the box offices and has been a slow and steady burn on the charts ever since. Grossing over $44mil around the world and continuing to attract audiences. Not only is there a continued interest in the film, but critics and fans are simply in love with the story and the stars. So how does a movie with a BIPOC narrative, a majority (basically all but one) Black and Brown cast thrive in an America trying to be “great again?” Because F-that WE already great, always have been.  No worries, no real spoilers will happen in this article. I genuinely want you to experience the magic for yourself. 

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Just One of Them Days The movie follows Dreux (pronounced Drew), played by the charismatic Keke Palmer, and Alyssa played by singer/songwriter SZA. I’ll be honest – I was skeptical about SZA’s acting ability at first. The switch between singer and actor is a 50/50 hit or miss (cough, Alicia Keys cough). I am so glad I was proven wrong. SZA effortles…