By the time I finish writing this essay, there’s a good chance that another woman will come forward and accuse Bill Cosby of rape, or sexual assault. Meanwhile, as I’m writing this essay, countless individuals and organizations are still taking to the streets to spread the message that Black Lives Matter, and to demand an American justice system that reflects this. "Beyond the Lights" is an incredible film (which was, unfortunately, not marketed in a way that reflected its nuances), partly because it fits into both conversations by taking on sexual assault (and the perception of it), along with race politics. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood has deftly created a love story that…
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