The American Society of Magical Negroes
2024 film by Kobi Libii / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The American Society of Magical Negroes is a 2024 American comedy film that satirizes the Magical Negro trope in featuring a young man who joins a clandestine group of magical African Americans committed to enhancing the lives of white individuals. It was written and directed by Kobi Libii in his directorial debut, and it stars Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, and An-Li Bogan.
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Directed by | Kobi Libii |
Written by | Kobi Libii |
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Cinematography | Doug Emmett |
Edited by | Brian Olds |
Music by | Michael Abels |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $2.5 million[2] |
It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, and Focus Features released it in theaters in the United States on March 15, 2024. The film grossed $2.5 million at the box office.[2] It received mixed reviews from critics.[3] Rotten Tomatoes reported that critics noted that while it presented an intriguing concept, it fell short of thoroughly exploring its most challenging notions.[4]