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I personally thought she is a heroine to all the young women out there who do not want to be sexually repressed, but want personal freedom.

Although Nola is freedom loving, Nola is a character who envies the notion that men in the black community can have multiple partners and have it seen as okay. She, being a woman, would always been seen in a lower regard than a man who does the same thing. She symbolizes sexual freedom at a time where African-American women's sexuality was feeling restricted and bound. It was revolutionary to have a woman enjoy men and actually not want to be tied down. It offers a rare look into how some women are and some wish to be.

Although the film was Spike Lee's first real attempt into films, it didn't seem that way. The ideas were clean and concise albeit with certain ambiguity towards the narrative's voice. It gave certain flair and style to Brooklyn, especially the neighborhood in Brooklyn where most of the movie took place and gave women a nuance of dare and brevity that few films of the time, even presently offer.

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The New York Times wrote that the film was the harbinger of the American independent film movement of the 1980s.

It was also regarded as a groundbreaking film for African-American filmmakers I think because it brought a new role to African-American people. They were portrayed as upscale people living in an urban setting instead of the classic pimp and whore situation or crack addict. I liked how relatable even now, the characters are. The situations are common and the dialog seems authentic.

Overall I really enjoyed watching the movie and would definitely see more of Spike Lee's work. He was able to do justice to an otherwise limited and traditional viewpoint of women and their relationships. He was able to show through style and finesse, along with soundtrack, how to properly showcase a culture, a people, and a way of life. I would most definitely recommend this film to….....

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