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May 03, 2017 Web Exclusive By Austin Trunick

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It’s no secret that we were big fans of Raoul Peck’s documentary, I Am Not Your Negro, when it was released in theaters last year. Adapted from James Baldwin’s unfinished book “Remember This House”, the film examines the Civil Rights Movement and looks back at the tragic assassinations of three leaders who Baldwin counted among his friends: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Medgar Evers. Here’s an excerpt from our original review of the movie, written by UTR critic Zach Hollwedel:

“Raoul Peck’s stunning new documentary, I Am Not Your Negro, is without a doubt one of — if not the — best documentaries of the year ... It’s staggering how relevant Baldwin’s nearly four-decades-old writings are today. A mix of prophesy and proof that history repeats itself, the quest for racial equality in the era of Baldwin’s focus unfortunately almost identically mirrors the current deterioration of race relations, especially by the African American community and police (as highlighted in the film). To understand our history, we must understand our past, and there is little more relevant or masterful a lens through which to explore that dichotomy than through I Am Not Your Negro.”

I Am Not Your Negro is now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD.

We are excited to be giving away three copies of this powerful film, each accompanied by the movie’s companion book full of materials which complement and expand upon the film. To enter for a chance to win, simply send an E-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the subject line “I Am Not Your Negro Giveaway.” Three winners will be drawn at random, and they will receive a digital download code for the film and be shipped a copy of the companion book. The deadline to enter is Sunday, May 7th at 12pm PDT. (Note: Only U.S. addresses are eligible to enter.)