Tribes

About This Movie

Tribes (2020) takes a deeper dive into race dynamics through a comedic lens. The film’s atmosphere is charged with tension and humor as these three would-be robbers — an African American, an Arab-American, and a white guy — squabble over their motivations, which creates this oddball energy. The pacing is a bit erratic, but it works to emphasize their heated debates about identity while they awkwardly navigate their heist. The performances have this raw, unscripted feel, making their interactions feel genuine yet absurd. What stands out is how it tackles heavy themes of self-identity and group dynamics using a simple premise, which is pretty interesting in a landscape full of formulaic comedies.

Unique take on race and identityStrong character interactionsHumorous yet thought-provoking