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ms of the year, it still can't escape comparison to the "Magical Negro" subgenre of American film that was popularized by movies like The Green Mile and The Legend of Bagger Vance several years ago. What starts off as a generally lighthearted interview evolves into a thoughtful discussion on race, political correctness and artistic intention. A Reelblack Exclusive. The Intouchables opens in Philly on June 1. An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility, The Intouchables has broken box office records in its native France and across Europe. Based on a true story of friendship between a handicap millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy), The Intouchables depicts an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humor between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common. ##### Reelblack's mission is to educate, elevate, entertain, enlighten, and empower through Black film. If there is content shared on this platform that you feel infringes on your intellectual property, please email me at [email protected] and [email protected] with details and it will be promptly removed.