-Written by Kyle Bain.
The title says it all: Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?. She’s a mother, a writer, an activist, and about a dozen other things. She looked to better the world in which she lived, preparing future generations for something more than what she had access to. She broke down doors, she blazed a trail for everyone willing to follow her, and at eighty years old, she’s still as smart as a whip, ready to take the word by storm. This is her story.
There’s no doubt, after watching Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? that the titular Regina is a force to be reckoned with—and has been since she became relevant at such a young age. She’s an interesting character, however—much like an enigmatic one scripted for a narrative film. She’s powerful, and yet she’s fractured. She’s strong willed, and yet she seems moved and greatly affected by the world around her. She’s kind hearted, but greatly willing to speak her mind and ruffle some feathers.
I struggled to understand her, and there’s part of me—even if only for a mere second—felt that her character was fabricated a bit for Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?. I don’t really believe that’s the case, but I think this documentary begs that question. I’m not sure it’s possible to make your way through this film without at least considering this a possibility.
For viewers like me, a thought like this has the potential to cloud your judgment, to make the rest of the film less enjoyable–and I found that to be the case here with Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?.
Sure, part of that is on me–but part of that rests on the fact that Directors Billy Miossi and Soraya Sélène don’t do much else beyond the development of Regina to intrigue viewers. Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? is a straightforward documentary that simply reveals basic information throughout. Is this a bad thing? No. This is meant to be the story of Regina Jones, and it is. It tells us the ins and outs of who and what she is–but with that aforementioned question lurking in my head throughout, it was hard to find a reason to latch onto the focus of the film or much of what they had to say about her.
I think if you’re attempting to learn about a hidden figure in American history, then Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? will tickle your fancy, fill the void if you will. Regina is certainly an interesting individual, and she has a lot to say about the world: past, present, and future. She’s lived through troubling experiences, but she’s also gone places that I’m not sure anyone could have anticipated. She certainly warrants a documentary, but does it need to be this long, do they need to frame her in a way that sometimes makes her appear fabricated? The answer to both of those questions is no. Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?, as a result of this, can be a bit much for some viewers–but I think it’s worth a shot. Again, she has a lot to say throughout the course of Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?, and, for some viewers, this will certainly appeal to them.
Directed by Billy Miossi & Soraya Sélène.
Starring Regina Jones, Matt Jones, Kory Jones, Keith Jones, Kenny Jones, Kevin Jones, etc.
5.5/10 = WORTH THE RISK, BUT YOU’VE BEEN WARNED
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