Noni Jean and Kaz Nicol: Future music star Noni, GuGu Mbatha-Raw, and Officer Nicol, Nate Parker, compliment each other–not in the manner of being perfect for one another. The issues are highly interconnected and beg repeat viewings. However, Prince-Bythewood is strategic in her approach to hit all of these points without being cumbersome in 116 minutes. I have mentioned only a few core matters. What fans and viewers are consuming is a woman’s sexual prowess puppeteered at the hands of another, a man. The problem is not the degree of sex appeal, but who is communicating the message. Perhaps the strongest and most important point presented by Beyond the Lights is the over-sexualization of women in today’s culture. From PR stunts to cover-ups through bribery to non-transparent contacts. Prince-Bythewood creates a cohesive image of the faulty characteristics plaguing major record labels. If you have seen any bio-pic about artists and the music industry, you’ll find no surprise in this movie’s presentation of the mainstream music scene as a game, a cut-throat, deceitful game. The overused and tired tragedy of a starletĭirector, Gina Prince-Bythewood, quickly corrects preconceived notions, exceeds expectations, and absolutely wows.Over-sexualized, Manipulated and Silenced: Initially, Beyond the Lights appeared to represent two predictable story arcs: Relativity Media 2014 Rated PG-13 116 minutes. Overview: The demands from her label and mom-ager drive a young hip-hop star to attempt suicide before she eventually discovers her voice and herself.
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