Black in Period Films

I love a good murder mystery and this trailer fits the bill for me. So many actors that I enjoy watching are in it too. Watch it down below.  Summary: In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.  Cast: Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, David Oyelowo, Ruth Wilson, Harris Dickinson, Shirley Henderson, Sian Clifford, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Reece Shearsmith, Charlie Cooper

Harlots: Margaret Wells struggles to reconcile her roles as brothel owner and mother to daughters Charlotte and Lucy. When her business comes under attack from Lydia Quigley, a rival madam with a ruthless streak, Margaret must fight back even if it means losing her family and possibly her life. Time Period & Location: 1763 London Whenever I see a period series or film I wonder how Black people (even if they aren't shown) will factor into the story, politics, and characters of the series or film. It was no different when I heard about this series. To my surprise there are more than one Black characters in the series. Big thank you to twitter user  justonesock for the heads up! Now of course I can't speak for how their representation will play out. But I can give kudos for their presence in the series. Although, many believe Black/African people have no place in these stories because "They weren't there." that just isn't true. People of African ...