Wrong Kind of Black
Wrong Kind of Black is a 4-part web series created by the Aboriginal Australian author, storyteller, and inaugural Australian Children's Laureate (2012–2013), Boori Monty Pryor, directed by Catriona McKenzie.[1][2] It is based on his life and experiences growing up in Northern Melbourne.
It first aired on Australia's ABC iView back in August 2018. The series was picked up on November 6, 2020 by Netflix for International distribution.[3]
Reception
The series received accolades in The Guardian for its sense of humour, handling of issues surrounding racial violence, and scripting.[4] It was nominated for an International Emmy Award for Best Short Form Series.[5]
References
- ^ "Pryor, Boori Monty (1950–?)". Indigenous Australia.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Jackie, Keast (July 19, 2018). "Catriona McKenzie on the 'brain cracking' Boori Monty Pryor and 'Wrong Kind of Black'".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Casey, Moore (November 1, 2020). "Limited Series 'Wrong Kind Of Black' Coming to Netflix in November 2020". What's on Netflix?.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Latimore, Jack (August 5, 2018). "Wrong Kind of Black: Boori Monty Pryor's quirky web series a return to 70s Australia". The Guardian.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Apostolou, Natalie (September 20, 2019). "'Safe Harbour', 'Wrong Kind of Black' and 'The Cry' up for International Emmy Awards".
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