The American Society of Magical Negroes
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Directed by | Kobi Libii |
Written by | Kobi Libii |
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Cinematography | Doug Emmett |
Edited by | Brian Scott Olds |
Music by | Michael Abels |
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Distributed by | Focus Features (United States) Universal Pictures (International)[1] |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The American Society of Magical Negroes is an upcoming American satirical fantasy comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Kobi Libii. It stars Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend and Nicole Byer.
The film is scheduled to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on March 22, 2024, by Focus Features.
Premise
The film is a satire of the Magical Negro trope. Protagonist Aren is recruited into a magical society of African-Americans to follow their lifelong cause: to make the lives of White people easier.[2]
Cast
- Justice Smith as Aren
- David Alan Grier
- An-Li Bogan
- Drew Tarver
- Michaela Watkins
- Aisha Hinds
- Tim Baltz
- Rupert Friend
- Nicole Byer
Production
The American Society of Magical Negroes was developed by Kobi Libii as part of the Sundance's Screenwriters and Directors Lab.[3] On 10 March 2021, SFFILM confirmed that the film was awarded the 2021 Dolby Institute Fellowships, earning industry guidance and a cash grant enabling them to work with a sound designer at the screenwriting stage.[4] On 15 November 2023, the teaser trailer was released on TikTok and X.[5] The official trailer came out on 15 December 2023.[3]
Release
The American Society of Magical Negroes is scheduled to premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on March 22, 2024, by Focus Features.[6][7]
References
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 15, 2023). "Focus Features Dates Kobi Libii Satire 'The American Society Of Magical Negroes' For Spring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "The American Society of Magical Negroes Official Site | The American Society of Magical Negroes Tickets | The American Society of Magical Negroes Trailer". The American Society of Magical Negroes Official Site | The American Society of Magical Negroes Tickets | The American Society of Magical Negroes Trailer.
- ^ a b "Exclusive: Take A Look at The New Trailer For 'The American Society of Magical Negroes,' Director Kobi Libii Talks His Debut Film". BET.
- ^ SFFILM
- ^ Shotwell, Alyssa (November 26, 2023). "I Will Be Seated For 'The American Society of Magical Negroes'".
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (December 15, 2023). "'The American Society of Magical Negroes' Trailer: Justice Smith Belongs to a Club That Makes White People's Lives Easier".
- ^ "The American Society of Magical Negroes". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 16, 2023.