"The American Society of Magical Negroes: A Critical Examination of Racial Satire"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Kobi Libii's film "The American Society of Magical Negroes" falls short of delivering on its potential to skewer racial stereotypes and liberal sentimentalism, reflecting a trend of lukewarm Black satires stuck in responding to Obama-era post-racial delusions. In contrast, works like Boots Riley's "I'm a Virgo" and recent series like "Swarm" offer a more relevant and politically grounded approach to racial satire, tackling themes of racial capitalism and late-stage capitalism while embracing absurdity and humanity to deliver sharp social commentary.