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  • Candice Frederick

    Candice Frederick

    Candice Frederick is a freelance TV/film critic living in New York City. You can find more of her work here.

    Latest articles by Candice Frederick

    Maggie Gyllenhaal and Parker Sevak.

    The Kindergarten Teacher has a race problem

    The Explainer This film's main character exploits a child of color — and no one talks about it

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    • Amanda Warren and AzMarie Livingston.

      How The Purge intricately explores black female rage

      The Explainer By focusing its TV iteration on a professional black woman, The Purge subverts the racial politics it was built upon — to great effect

      By Candice Frederick Published 12 September 18

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    • Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs.

      How Blindspotting challenges its audience to disbelieve stereotypes

      The Explainer By showcasing the complex relationship between a black man and his white best friend, Blindspotting exposes the superficiality of racial molds

      By Candice Frederick Published 20 July 18

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    • Karrueche Tran and Judy Reyes.

      Claws' masterful subversion of the abortion storyline

      The Explainer In Sunday's "Cracker Casserole" episode, Claws ditches the bleak template audiences have come to expect

      By Candice Frederick Published 18 June 18

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