Movie Description
Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema
(2016)Overview
A documentary that uncovers the careers of a population of entertainers never heard from before: Black actors in Italian cinema. With modern day interviews and archival footage, the documentary discloses the personal struggles and triumphs that classic Afro-Italian, African-American and Afro-descendant actors faced in the Italian film industry, while mirroring their struggles with those of contemporary actors who are working diligently to find respectable, significant, and non-stereotypical roles, but are often unable to do so. Blaxploitalian is more than an unveiling of a troubled history; it is a call-to-action for increased diversity in international cinema through the stories of these artists in an effort to reflect the modern and racially diverse Italy.
Featured Crew
- Director : Fred Kudjo Kuwornu
- Producer : Kalon Jackson,Elliott 'Lee' Cowart
- Writer : Fred Kudjo Kuwornu
- Editor : Filippo Feel Cavalca,Luigi Benvisto
- Cast : Fred Kudjo Kuwornu,Zeudi Araya,Jonis Bashir,Livio Beshir,Germano Gentile,Gamey Guilavogui,Salvatore Marino,Denny Mendez,Iris Peynado
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleBlaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema
Status Released
Release Information
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2016-06-08
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 05m
Homepagehttps://www.dotherightfilms.nyc/blaxploitalian-documentary
Production CompaniesGravitas Ventures
Genres
- Documentary
