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arts1 year ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Impact of 'The American Society of Magical Negroes'

Kobi Libii's satirical comedy "The American Society of Magical Negroes" explores the trope of the "Magical Negro" character through the story of a young Black artist, Aren, recruited by a bartender, Roger, to help white people feel better about themselves. The film leans into romantic comedy while highlighting the self-negation involved in the trope and ridiculing the expectations forced upon Black people, but struggles to fully explore the serious racial themes it touches upon.

via The New York Times|

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entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

"The American Society of Magical Negroes": Navigating Skepticism and Satire

Writer and director Kobi Libii and the cast of "The American Society of Magical Negroes" respond to social media backlash over the film's trailer, emphasizing that the satire examines the "magical negro" trope and addresses contemporary issues of prioritizing white comfort over Black history. The film stars Justice Smith as a young artist recruited into the American Society of Magical Negroes and features David Alan Grier and Drew Tarver. The cast members share their personal connections to the film's themes and express confidence in the film's nuanced treatment of these issues.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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