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Hollywood: Black people are more than Magical

Hollywood: Black people are more than Magical

Released Tuesday, 12th January 2021
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Hollywood: Black people are more than Magical

Hollywood: Black people are more than Magical

Hollywood: Black people are more than Magical

Hollywood: Black people are more than Magical

Tuesday, 12th January 2021
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In this episode, we talk about two tropes employed (too) often in Hollywood films: the magical negro and the white savior. Jazalyn and Lisa discuss some recent movies that employed these tropes and why Hollywood needs to do better.

Theme song by Jazalyn Dukes

Produced, edited, and additional music by Kyle Carson

Books/Films we mentioned:

Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King 

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly 

Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges

The Green Book documentary by Smithsonian Channel

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