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The American Society of Magical Negroes [videorecording] / Focus Features presents ; a Sight Unseen, Juba Lane production ; written and directed by Kobi Libii ; produced by Julia Lebedev, Eddie Vaisman, Angel Lopez, Kobi Libii.

Libii, Kobi, (film director,, screenwriter,, film producer.). Lebedev, Julia, (film producer.). Vaisman, Eddie, (film producer.). López, Angel (Film producer), (film producer.). Smith, Justice, 1995- (actor.). Grier, David Alan, 1956- (actor.). Bogan, An-Li, (actor.). Tarver, Drew, (actor.). Watkins, Michaela, 1971- (actor.). Hinds, Aisha, 1975- (actor.). Baltz, Tim, (actor.). Friend, Rupert, (actor.). Byer, Nicole, (actor.). Focus Features, (presenter.). Juba Lane (Firm), (production company.). Sight Unseen Pictures, (production company.). Universal Pictures (Firm), (publisher.). Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend, Nicole Byer. (Cast).

Summary:

The American Society of Magical Negroes is a fresh, satirical comedy about 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's lives easier.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Collector's edition.
  • Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2024.
Special features: Secret society members; Crafting a magical society; Speaking your truth; Feature commentary with director/writer/producer Kobi Libii.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Music, Michael Abels ; editor, Brian Olds ; director of photography, Doug Emmett.
Participant or Performer Note:
Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend, Nicole Byer.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, suggestive material and thematic material.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1; NTSC; wide screen (1.85:1); English, French, Spanish, Dolby Digial 5.1, English DVS 2.0.
Language Note:
English, French or Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English described video.
Subject: Black people > United States > Drama.
White people > United States > Drama.
Secret societies > United States > Drama.
Genre: Comedy films.
Fantasy films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.

Available copies

  • 7 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 12 total copies.
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