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Black Table

Black Table

2024Movie⏱️ 1h 33m
Documentary
6.4
IMDB Rating
33 votes

Black students at Yale in the 1990s formed a tight-knit community around a shared dining table. With affirmative action abolished, their experiences shed light on the value of diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Director
N/A
Writers
John Antonio James, Bill Mack
Stars
Aimee Allen, Sheldon Gilbert, Neal Katyal
Release Date
June 8, 2024
Language
English
Country
United States
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🎭 Top Cast

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Aimee Allen
as Self
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Sheldon Gilbert
as Self
Neal Katyal
Neal Katyal
as Self
Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris
as Self
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Imani Perry
as Self
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Beverly Daniel Tatum
as Self
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Patricia J. Williams
as Self

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Production
Colored Television Workshop, York Square Productions

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Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

Ultimately Feels a Little Thin
by brentsbulletinboard2024-11-21
6/10

"Those in the minority - no matter what the defining trait associated with that might be - often find comfort, support and camaraderie in the company of kindred spirits when surrounded by others who don't share this commonality. For African-American students at Yale University in the 1990s, this could be found at "the Black Table," a gathering spot for those similarly situated within Commons, the university's legendary cavernous dining hall, a venue resembling a setting out of the "Harry Potter" movies. The Black Table served as an oasis for students of color in th..."

📖 Synopsis

Black students at Yale in the 1990s formed a tight-knit community around a shared dining table. With affirmative action abolished, their experiences shed light on the value of diversity and inclusion in higher education.