Most of the negative reviews I read were either from the perspective that is was propaganda or not well made. It's certainly less propaganda than anything Michael Moore has done, and it really isn't poorly made.

All that aside, I love watching documentaries from every perspective, even when I disagree, because I like to know how people think and how they came to the conclusion they did, and for that, the documentary gives excellent context for where the people interviewed are. (agree or not, you can clearly see why they think the way they do.)

The biggest criticism is that it glosses over JFK. I don't think it was done to minimize the efforts by the democrat party's leader, but rather the fact is he just didn't do very much in terms of social justice. I think explaining the complexity of the Democrat party at the time and how Kennedy was an outlier who supported civil rights but didn't actually do anything is a narrative people don't want to believe. The truth is, when people talk about the "southern strategy" by Nixon it can easily be debunked by simply looking at the states Kennedy and Nixon carried through their primaries and campaigns and it becomes obvious why the Democratic VP had to be a war mongering Klansman from South. But this is such a misunderstood era, so much so that if you ask people who initiated the Vietnam war and who ended it, they'd say Nixon then Kennedy instead of the other way around. (I tested this theory and I haven't met anyone yet who answered correctly.) So I think, instead of complicating things, they just left it out.

Overall, I don't know if it will sway anyone's political beliefs. Feature length's movies are generally only watched by people who want to invest the time, and if you already disagree politically, you won't invest the time. But as a narrative, storytelling (or more like a collection of stories and examination) it's pretty well put together. There's more emotion than you'd think and if you're on the fence or just curious about black people in America, it's a great movie.

I had high expectations for this documentary and it did not disappoint. Be ready for a heavy dose of Truth. If our parents don't inculcate Truth to us then it will not come to us naturally. And even if they do teach it to us the culture, academia, leftist corporations, hollywood and the m.s.m. will try to rob us of it and indoctrinate us with their divisive filth, toxic idolatry and their diabolical, false promises. We will have to actively seek the Truth for ourselves and understand that it will be counter cultural and may even ostracize us. It will also hurt at times as well. It may even turn our entire worlds upside down. But Christ urges us to press on for it. Our Creator hardwired in our souls a desire to obtain the Truth and to know Him and thus fall in love with Him. Why, because only then can we live free and unrestrained, truly liberated from sin and evil and thus truly posses love and passion in our thoughts, motives and our actions. This documentary will help explain why the left would seek to rob us of our religion, freedom, dignity and independence. It has become abundantly clear which side is evil and which side is good. This documentary is a critical gem in the search for the Truth and the Conservative, positive movement that once made this country great. The movement that now has our country's greatness resurging under our God sent leader Donald Trump. I'm a regular listener and a big fan of Larry Elder's radio show. I learned a lot by watching this and I am truly inspired by it.

There is perhaps no greater racial stereotype in America than that of a Black person being a strong Democrat. Uncle Tom explores and breaks down this stereotype. Whether you are Republican or Democrat, it should be appalling to see Black Americans who are debating serious ideas in the public forum called such horrible names. We need to enter a stage in our country when we can have a vigorous debate on public policy while respecting one another. This documentary systematically and brilliantly outlines the well-reasoned political ideas of several Black Republicans while also highlighting the very real persecution they face from Democrats who, while claiming to be "inclusive" and "diverse," oppose them with insults that would make David Duke feel ashamed. No narration-just interviews, news clips, archival footage, and ideas. If you can't stand the idea that a Black person would support the Republican Party, do not watch this documentary. It is too well done. You will be angry and frustrated. If you are interested in learning about a diversity of perspectives, participating in sincere debate, and removing personal and societal stereotypes, you will thoroughly enjoy this film.