Sure, you could stay home and watch "Mudbound" on Netflix. But the film is also playing on select cinemas, which is where Dee Rees‘ sprawling Southern Gothic epic should really be seen. It’s a story of frayed race relations around the time of World War II, which doesn’t sound like warm and fuzzy family viewing. But in a weird way, its themes of tradition, familial obligation, and setting aside differences (while battling inhospitable land) align nicely with the thematic undercurrents of Thanksgiving. This isn’t exactly a crowd pleaser but as a galvanizing topic-starter, it can’t be beat.
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