The Myth of the Black Woman
2023, French. Directed by Ayana O'Shun.
The Myth of the Black Woman is a feature-length documentary that examines the imagery of black women in the media, from the 18th century black slave to Michelle Obama. It is an investigation into how stereotypes originate from slavery and still affect the lives of black women in Quebec. These stereotypes include Jezebel (the seductress, the femme fatale); Mammie (the obese woman, the asexual mother figure) and Sapphire (the angry, ambitious and arrogant black woman). This story will be told by black women on whom stereotypes have a high impact, through interviews with fascinating experts, and through archival footage from centuries past to the present.
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- French
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- Released
- 10 February 2023
- Original title
- Le mythe de la femme noire
- Country
- Canada
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If you liked The Myth of the Black Woman, try Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood, Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art, The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Who directed The Myth of the Black Woman?
The Myth of the Black Woman (2023) was directed by Ayana O'Shun and stars Patricia McKenzie, Abisara Machold, Geneviève Young.