Judas and the Black Messiah

Name: Judas and the Black Messiah
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2021-02-12
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 7.3

2021 · Movie · R · 125 min · ★ 7.3 · 90% critics

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In late-1960s Chicago, a young man is pressured into infiltrating a rising activist group for federal authorities. As the movement’s leader gains influence and pushes for solidarity across communities, the undercover mission grows more dangerous, forcing hard choices about loyalty, fear, and survival.

Also known as Jesus Was My Homeboy

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Years: 2021
Release date: 2021-02-12
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 125 min
Critic score: 90/100
TMDB rating: 7.3/10 (1,705 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an intense, politically charged true-story drama about activism, surveillance, and moral conflict, in the vein of Selma or BlacKkKlansman; Not for you if you prefer light pacing or clear-cut heroes and villains.

Pros: gripping tension; powerful performances; urgent true-story feel | Cons: slow first hour; dense plotting; some find it tedious