Society of Magical Negroes’ title was meant to make people squirm, for their own good

Society of Magical Negroes’ title was meant to make people squirm, for their own good

Aren (Justice Smith), the Black protagonist of American Society of Magical Negroes, stands with a solemn look on his face in an entirely black, undefined space — Image: Focus Features/Everett Collection

Director Kobi Libii explains how ‘white discomfort’ shaped the story, and why that title is so important

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source https://www.polygon.com/24109117/society-of-magical-negroes-title-director-kobi-libii-interview

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