Claudine (Diahann Carroll) is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop (James Earl Jones), a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector...
DuVernay also shared a clip from Jones’ 1974 film, “Claudine,” writing, “If you’ve never seen ‘Claudine,’ give yourself a gift. One of my favorite films. James Earl Jones is perfect. Diahann Carroll is wonderful. Together, these legends are magic. Find it and enjoy this gorgeous ...