Movie

Simply Black

2020 · 90 min

A loose, joke-dense mockumentary that bounces between cringe comedy and sincere commentary, easy to dip into and often very funny.

Tagline: Just Black
Overview: A failed 40 year old comedian wants to organize the first Black protests in France but meeting with other French celebrities of the Black community will make it a whole new adventure.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, light and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Race, identity, media, celebrity
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
identity
media
celebrity
ambition
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild