Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema · 2016
Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema (2016) is a Documentary film directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, starring Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Zeudi Araya, Jonis Bashir.
Documentary
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.
Cast
Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Zeudi Araya, Jonis Bashir, Livio Beshir, Germano Gentile, Gamey Guilavogui, Salvatore Marino, Denny Mendez
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What is "Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema" about?
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.
When was "Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema" released?
Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema was released in 2016.
Who stars in "Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema"?
The cast includes Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Zeudi Araya, Jonis Bashir, Livio Beshir.
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