The Harder They Fall

Representation in Cinema

This was originally recorded via Zoom as part of our event series and now podcast series, Representation in Cinema.

We discussed what we loved about The Harder They Fall, different themes, and the real, Black historical figures depicted in the film.

The Harder They Fall is a 2021 western directed by Jeymes Samuel about Nat Love, an outlaw (Jonathan Majors) seeking vengeance for his family against Rufus Buck (Idris Elba). The film also guest stars Regina King, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield, and Deon Cole.

Featured Panelists: Katrina Overby, Nick Robertson, Gabrielle Brannigan, Justin Connor, Deborah Alvarez, and The Harder They Fall Director, Jeymes Samuel (The Bullitts).

Moderator: Jackie McGriff

Zoom Tech: Courtney Shouse

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Song: "You are so money"

Written by: Matthew Wigton

Performed by: Falls