Oct 27, 2020
Claudine (1974). In the 1970s Harlem, garbage collector Roop feels intimidated by the idea of dating Claudine who is a single mother of six on welfare.
I’m generally fascinated by films that explore class, particularly the intersection between race and class, and this movie really has that in spades. Grounded by charismatic, rich performances from both Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones, it’s an empathetic movie that’s part romance part social commentary, and generally a pretty effective, affecting film. 7.5/10.