The American Society of Magical Negroes - Writer/Director Interview
Channel: Our Movie Guide
Date: 2024-03-05

Interview with Kobi Libii, the writer/director of "The American Society of Magical Negroes".

(Focus Features)

Release: 03/15/2024

Written, directed and produced by Kobi Libii (Koe-bee Luh-BEE) alongside producers Julia Lebedev, Eddie Vaisman and Angel Lopez, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is a fresh, satirical comedy inspired by the “magical negro” cinematic trope popularized in American cinema and television throughout the 20th Century and first named and criticized by filmmaker Spike Lee. Flipping the trope on its head, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES follows a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people more comfortable. Although initially enamored with his new powers, Aren begins to question the value of using supernatural means to do the very thing he’s felt obligated to do his whole life.

Starring

Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Rupert Friend, Drew Tarver, Michela Watkins, Nicole Byer

Directed By

Kobi Libii

Produced By

Julia Lebedev, p.g.a. Eddie Vaisman, p.g.a. Angel Lopez, p.g.a. Kobi Libii, p.g.a

Executive Produced By

Mike Upton, Oren Moverman, Leonid Lebedev

Photo Credit

Courtesy of Focus Features

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