A young man named Jean in post-World War I Chicago falls in love with a beautiful girl named Edith. He proposes to her, but realizes that she's involved in the rackets and won't leave them, so he goes back home to South Dakota, where he becomes a successful rancher.
Okay, so "The Exile" isn't a Sunday afternoon popcorn flick for most folks. If you’re into the very early days of film, especially if you’re curious about how Black filmmakers were telling stories way back in 1923, then yeah, it’s worth seeking out. But if you need modern pacing or crisp dialogue, you'll probably find ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Okay, so "The Exile" isn't a Sunday afternoon popcorn flick for most folks. If you’re into the very early days of film, especially if you’re curious about how Black filmmakers were telling stories way back in 1923, then yeah, it’s worth seeking out. But if you need modern pacing or crisp dialogue, you'll probably find this one a bit of a slog. 😬 The film starts with Jean, fresh back from the Great War, landing in Chicago. He’s all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready for a new life. Then he mee..."
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