7.1
The Class of ‘92
2013
Black Table (2024)
June 8, 20241h 33mEN
6.0
1 votes
Overview
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish affirmative action, this film thoughtfully looks back at the largest class of Black students at Yale in the 1990s, the dining table that bonded them, and how their story informs our future.
Director
Bill MackWriter
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
York Square ProductionsColored Television Workshop
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Brent Marchant
6.0Those 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 the midst of a predominantly Whi…
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