Whether you like cinema classics, sketch comedy, or science fiction, HBO Max has something for you! Check out our top picks for diversity and representation.

With COVID-19 cases on the decline and vaccinations on the rise, more and more movie theatres are reopening their doors. If you're anything like me, though, you're still working through the backlog of content on all those streaming services you subscribed to during quarantine. So far, HBO Max has impressed me the most with the size and caliber of its library. Before you cancel your subscription, check out these movies and shows that earn high marks for both quality and diversity.

This critically acclaimed Brazilian film offers an unflinching look at organized crime in the titular "city," a suburb of Rio de Janeiro. The vast majority of the cast were unknown prior to the City of God. In fact, some of them (particularly the child actors) were residents of favelas: rural slums in Brazil that date back to the expulsion of formerly enslaved African people from major cities.

Casting people from the setting that the film portrays results in a raw realism that may not have been achievable with professional actors. Douglas Silva stands out as Li'l Dice, a deeply disturbed and deeply disturbing child who grows up to be a sadistic drug lord. However, while City of God doesn't shy away from the horrors of organized crime, it also emphasizes the systemic failures that lead people to commit crimes in the first place.

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This Disney list details the best of the animated classics featuring cultural and racial diversity. Favorite movie quotes, songs, and the main voice actors!

Maui laughs in her face, deceives her multiple times, and throws her off the boat, with song and dance to boot. Despite this, Moana maintains her identity and ambition. Eventually, she learns that basing one’s ambition on another person, or demi-god, is not the best idea and that having a backup plan is wise. Her backup plan then turns into her main plan - i.e. trusting herself! Fantastic girl power, and excellent self-determination. Moana (2016) doesn't mess around!

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Incluvie Movie Podcast. For all things media and diversity. Honest discussions and real talk on representation in film. We focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, plus identity! Each episode, we bring in a special guest to share the excitement! Incluvie Movie Podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

Anselm Beach from Too Much Screentime joins in to discuss the Emmys, great lines from Cedric the Entertainer, and whether this year's show was in fact #EmmysSoWhite. Did The Crown really deserve to win 11 awards? Why was Hamilton included in the Emmys? Also, why did no people of color win for any of the acting categories? We also get into the skits, Scott Frank's cringeworthy acceptance speech, as well as Master of None, and Candyman.

This episode features co-hosts Cathy Yee and Talia Werber, is produced by Hazel Bolivar, and is brought to you by Wolf Greenfield, an inclusive intellectual property law firm based in Boston and New York.

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Diversity is about representation. We define diversity with Incluvie. Read film reviews with a focus on representation. See the Incluvie score for movies about diversity and inclusion.

In episode 4 of 'Hawkeye,' things are getting real, from a mystery surrounding a Rolex watch to hints at a certain "big guy" to the reveal of [SPOILER].After now seeing the film, my mind is quite torn on whether it can be considered good or bad. A part of me feels it’s too weird for such directness and has launched itself to the high shelf of camptitude. But alas, there are a few pins weighing the film down, and they’re unfortunately hard to miss. And so, to be conclusive, we must go through the genuinely good, the painstakingly bad, and the all-out fun of House of Gucci.

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