If you think you're getting a juicy exposé on Alabama sororities, you are going to be disappointed. It is not an exposé at all. In fact, around 50% of the screen time is dedicated to the director of this movie who trauma dumps about being bald, comparing her baldness to rush in some contrived analogy that makes zero sense. When the women of color share their stories about the racism they faced at the University, heavy themes are explored. A Black alum explains how a cross was burned on the porch of her black sorority. Not even 10 minutes of screen time are given to her. Instead, the director inserts herself and cries about being bald once again, something incredibly jarring to see in juxtaposition with the real injustice and trauma that these women face. Bald lady aside, this is just not the documentary you think it is. I literally learned nothing new and it was incredibly boring. Do not waste your time. It was hilarious when the director kept inserting herself into the documentary, however. I cannot make this up.
Review of Bama Rush
