For nearly 40 years, the works of Kathryn Bigelow have often tackled provocative themes that tap into the dark side of humanity. Her latest effort, A House of Dynamite, continues that tradition by tapping into the fear of nuclear war and the global politics in play. But out of all the controversial subjects that the Oscar-winning filmmaker has tackled, Bigelow’s Detroit in 2017 compelled America to re-examine the injustices surrounding race relations.