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Notes from the Field

  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 30m
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Notes from the Field (2018)
Adapting the actress, playwright, professor and activist's powerful work, the HBO Films presentation focuses on the lack of opportunity and resources for young people living in poverty, which often leads them into the criminal justice system. Smith fearlessly brings to life the stories of 18 real-life people in the one-woman show, among them current and former inmates, protestors, educators and politicians. Shining a light on a lost generation of American youth,
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Shining a light on a lost generation of American youth, Anna Deavere Smith brings to life the stories of 18 real-life people, among them current and former inmates, protesters, educators and... Read allShining a light on a lost generation of American youth, Anna Deavere Smith brings to life the stories of 18 real-life people, among them current and former inmates, protesters, educators and politicians.Shining a light on a lost generation of American youth, Anna Deavere Smith brings to life the stories of 18 real-life people, among them current and former inmates, protesters, educators and politicians.

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    • Kristi Zea
  • Writer
    • Anna Deavere Smith
  • Stars
    • Ashley Nicole Baptiste
    • Anna Deavere Smith
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    • Director
      • Kristi Zea
    • Writer
      • Anna Deavere Smith
    • Stars
      • Ashley Nicole Baptiste
      • Anna Deavere Smith
    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

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      • Anna Deavere Smith
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    Does it matter that the data completely refutes Smiths claims?

    In fact the data show stronger policing, and longer sentences for criminals, results in more opportunity, and more class mobility for people in violent and impoverished urban neighborhoods. The data also confirm that crime, with minority victims, INCREASES with any reduction in policing and arrest/imprisonment rates of criminals from those neighborhoods.

    As far as Freddy Gray, this film was made before all the police were acquitted of the ridiculous charges -- and acquitted by juries that were mostly African American.
    10ellenmathewson

    Incredible acting

    If this actor doesn't receive many awards next season, I might take to staging a protest in the streets.
    10mssusanmarie

    Flawless

    Thank God for Anna Deavere Smith. Her work should be seen by everyone everywhere. From my lips to God's ears, amen.
    2Kaptain_Bluddflagg

    Very Problematic

    This is nothing more than the cynical attempt of a D-list actress to profit from various social issues. If it wasn't a one person show I would take it seriously, and might even believe that the intentions behind it were sincere, but as it is I think this was done to bolster Anna Deavere Smith's brand rather than out of a genuine desire to affect a positive change, or to bring awareness to issues.There are SO MANY talented artists who could have made a meaningful contribution through this as well, that it honestly reeks of narcissistic self-indulgence on the part of Smith to perform it solo.
    2joelmc-88670

    If you want respect, show respect

    I was disturbed by the use of the term "paddy wagon" throughout the film, particularly in the recounting of Freddie Gray's ordeal. This term is very derogatory to people of Irish descent and should not be used EVER. I think the actor thought it meant the police vehicle was "padded." A very ignorant assumption. Do your homework and show some respect for other cultures!

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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