“Race has become such a rare topic in Hollywood movies that The Human Stain – which deals with the even more rare subject of racial passing – seems to be the work of trailblazing radicals. Director Robert Benton, best known for Kramer vs. Kramer, has filmed an adaptation of Philip Roth’s 2000 novel to make a thoughtful, bold exploration of American values. It’s also one of the bravest – and strangest – Hollywood movies in recent years.” — Armond White, —Africana.com [via AlterNet]