‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ revisits long-standing Black trope

The American Society of Magical Negroes is a satirical comedy that examines the long-standing  Negro trope popularized in 2001 by Spike Lee during a lecture tour of college campuses. Director-writer Kobi Libii and star Justice Smith to discuss the modern-day reaction to the title.

The American Society of Magical Negroes is in theaters now.