In a short documentary on the fashion scene in Trinidad and Tobago entitled Haute Caribe, we learn about the latest trends from the forerunners of Caribbean fashion and how Trinidadian designers create garments that must be “enjoyed” and “felt” not only by their wearers, but also by the people around them. In this way, they establish an almost direct link between Carnival and …

Whitewashed is a film about racism and whiteness in the US, which could have not come at a more tragic moment in the history of racial relations. It uses amateur footage to show how racial supremacy is constructed, perpetuated, and fought. In a hypothetical “race studies” video playlist it would go with The Black Power Mixtape. Also of interest, an on the same subject, Angela Davis’ …