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Token: Blacks In Cinema

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Two black filmmakers review the token characters in film and television. An exploration of race in film, Donna Hull and Steven DeBose discuss role reversals, the relevancy of the token's race, and pitching "what if" scenarios in this funny, often blunt and always thought provoking podcast.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes19Founded5 years ago
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Sleek galleries, modern houses, and…the projects. Blaming the marginalized for their own gentrification is a tale as old as time. Fortunately, in Candyman, there are things just as old that come around to course correct. This one is interesting becau... more

We're baaack! Been a hot minute (not too hot) but we're looking at the New Yorker-inspired, star-packed anthology that is The French Dispatch. When your film diet lately has been comprised of gorging on the "McDonalds" movies, you may forget what nut... more

There's Christian skater punks, AILFs (astronomer I'd like to...), and crazy-eyed phd candidates, and then there's...us. We got ol Rob Morgan here to give us Don Cheadle vibes. And Cudi is here to represent for all the f*ckboi DJs. There a few black ... more

Trigger warning! Social outcasts be wary. There's only room for one of us in this movie. She may be a MA but she got auntie in vegas vibez. And you don't piss off Auntie in vegas. You'll be lucky if you ONLY have your face painted white. What happens... more

A magical negro that's more than just magic? Is that possible? Lawrence Fishburne is a legend, and his role in the Matrix will forever be iconic. He has his own mission. Morpheus is the name given to the god of dreams, and in the Matrix and he is mak... more

Ice Cube is about that action boss! He's got his boot knife; he has a game plan. He isn't letting a damn snake take him out like that, and you love to see it. A fish out of water against a snake in the water. Anaconda is a classic amongst the modern ... more

In terms of pure entertainment value, Ghostbusters is a 10/10. No question. However, in it's use of their token character? A 2/10. They had such a great character with Dr. Winston Zeddemore that was under utilized. Though he does have one of the best... more

You're about to cram 20 minutes worth of pimpage into 1 day… Apatow's great because there's some "black vernacular" in here, but its not overused. He knows where the lines are. Sometimes it's like "ya'll really wrote these black characters hella blac... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Engaging and entertaining!

    This is really good! Engaging hosts and an interesting perspective for our time.

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    5
    MarsHammer
    United States5 years ago
  • Donna and Steven know their stuff! Really unique perspective!

    Found this pod the other day and I loved the idea of understanding older movies through the lens of race and understanding the mistakes and missteps of Hollywood in the process. They have a great back and forth and I look forward to their next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mxsandy12
    United States5 years ago

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