The American Society of Magical Negroes is a satirical comedy about a young man, Aren (Justice Smith), who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to making white people’s lives easier.
Written and directed by Kobi Libii, the film takes a playful approach in its critique of the racial and cinematic trope of the “magical negro.” This term is used to describe a Black character that supports the white protagonist of the film but has no internal life of their own and is instead reduced to a set piece.
Listen to this exclusive interview where filmmaker Kobi Libii shares how Dolby helped him capture the subtle interior nuances of the main character and immerse audiences in the Afrocentric qualities of the film.
The film was originally developed as part of Sundance's Screenwriters and Directors Lab and awarded the Dolby Institute Fellowship in 2021. The American Society of Magical Negroes premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2024 and was released in theaters, by Focus Features, on March 15th.
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