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    ‘Fatherhood’ is a relatable look at Black families without negative tropes, says critic

    Critics review Disney Pixar’s “Luca,” about a young boy enjoying a beautiful summer on the Italian coast, but he’s secretly a sea monster; “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It,” a documentary about the Puerto Rican actress's life and…

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 17, 2021 • 14m Listen

    Critics review Disney Pixar’s “Luca,” about a young boy enjoying a beautiful summer on the Italian coast, but he’s secretly a sea monster; “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It,” a documentary about the Puerto Rican actress's life and career; “Fatherhood,” starring comedian Kevin Hart as a single dad who unexpectedly lost his wife after she gave birth to their daughter; “The Sparks Brothers,” about the band Sparks and their cultish following.

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    Juneteenth is an official holiday. California looks into reparations for Black Americans
    1. 0:00Reparations for Black Californians? New task force will spend craft proposals
    2. 10:41Supreme Court leaves Obamacare intact, delivers a blow to same-sex couples
    3. 19:43Ahead of Father’s Day, NBC’s Craig Melvin talks about his complicated relationship with his dad
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    Juneteenth is an official holiday. California looks into reparations for Black Americans
    1. 0:00Reparations for Black Californians? New task force will spend craft proposals
    2. 10:41Supreme Court leaves Obamacare intact, delivers a blow to same-sex couples
    3. 19:43Ahead of Father’s Day, NBC’s Craig Melvin talks about his complicated relationship with his dad
    4. 35:01‘Fatherhood’ is a relatable look at Black families without negative tropes, says criticYou’re reading this
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