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The American Society of Magical Negroes

2024 · 105 min

A playful yet pointed satire that mixes magical whimsy with sharp social critique, making you laugh and wince as it explores racial dynamics.

Directed by: Kobi Libii
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy
Starring: Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan

Tagline: Saving the damn world.
Overview: A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.

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Directed by: Kobi Libii
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy
Starring: Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan

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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
identity
power
friendship
love
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	3
Horror	1
Humour	7
Realism	4
Romance	5
Tension	4
Darkness	5
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	6

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Justice SmithAren
David Alan GrierRoger
An-Li BoganLizzie
Drew TarverJason Munt
Michaela WatkinsMasterson
Aisha HindsGabbard
Tim BaltzOfficer Miller
Rupert FriendMick
Nicole ByerDeDe
Zachary BartonCollector #2
Anthony CoonsCollector #3
Robbie TroyCollector #4
Gillian VigmanAndrea
James E. WelshPatron (as James Welsh)
Mia FordLacey

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Genres: fantasy, comedy
Directed by: Kobi Libii
Written by: Kobi Libii
Starring: Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend
Music: Michael Abels
Cinematography: Doug Emmett
Runtime: 105 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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