The American Society of Magical Negroes
Directed byKobi Libii
Written byKobi Libii
Produced by
  • Kobi Libii
  • Julia Lebedev
  • Angel Lopez
  • Eddie Vaisman
  • Rita Walsh
Starring
CinematographyDoug Emmett
Edited byBrian Scott Olds
Music byMichael Abels
Production
companies
  • Offscreen
  • Sight Unseen
Distributed byFocus Features (United States)
Universal Pictures (International)[1]
Release dates
  • January 19, 2024 (2024-01-19) (Sundance)
  • March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22) (United States)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The American Society of Magical Negroes is an upcoming American satirical fantasy comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Kobi Libii. It stars Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend and Nicole Byer.

The film is scheduled to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on March 22, 2024, by Focus Features.

Premise

The film is a satire of the Magical Negro trope. Protagonist Aren is recruited into a magical society of African-Americans to follow their lifelong cause: to make the lives of White people easier.[2]

Cast

Production

The American Society of Magical Negroes was developed by Kobi Libii as part of the Sundance's Screenwriters and Directors Lab.[3] On 10 March 2021, SFFILM confirmed that the film was awarded the 2021 Dolby Institute Fellowships, earning industry guidance and a cash grant enabling them to work with a sound designer at the screenwriting stage.[4] On 15 November 2023, the teaser trailer was released on TikTok and X.[5] The official trailer came out on 15 December 2023.[3]

Release

The American Society of Magical Negroes is scheduled to premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on March 22, 2024, by Focus Features.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Grobar, Matt (November 15, 2023). "Focus Features Dates Kobi Libii Satire 'The American Society Of Magical Negroes' For Spring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ "The American Society of Magical Negroes Official Site | The American Society of Magical Negroes Tickets | The American Society of Magical Negroes Trailer". The American Society of Magical Negroes Official Site | The American Society of Magical Negroes Tickets | The American Society of Magical Negroes Trailer.
  3. 1 2 "Exclusive: Take A Look at The New Trailer For 'The American Society of Magical Negroes,' Director Kobi Libii Talks His Debut Film". BET.
  4. ↑ SFFILM
  5. ↑ Shotwell, Alyssa (November 26, 2023). "I Will Be Seated For 'The American Society of Magical Negroes'".
  6. ↑ Bergeson, Samantha (December 15, 2023). "'The American Society of Magical Negroes' Trailer: Justice Smith Belongs to a Club That Makes White People's Lives Easier".
  7. ↑ "The American Society of Magical Negroes". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
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