The American Society of Magical Negroes

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The American Society of Magical Negroes, written and directed by Kobi Libii, starring Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, and An-Li Bogan. Together, they cover the first time they heard of the trope of the Magical Negro, Fergie's work with the Black Eyed Peas, what works about the film, what doesn't, its overlap with Astronomy Club work, colorism, whether or not the particular approach to its premise lands, Spike Lee, and more!

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