Afro-Punk (2003)
The Other Black Experience
This film, which many may assume is a historical punk documentary, actually is an honest and needed treatment of race and identity. Punk and Hardcore music is simply the microcosm in which it is told. First time Director, James Spooner, in telling this story, has opened new dialogues on these crucial subject both intra and interracially. Many times funny, sometimes sobering, a wake up call to America. An examination of the duality of racial identity that DuBois called "double consciousness." What could have been "The Bad Brains Story" is a story about kids, alienated by two cultures and two communities. Many of these punk and hardcore kids have never questioned their role in the punk scene or the black community until their interviews, and it's obvious as they struggle on camera to reconcile a fragmented self.
Cast
- Ralph Darden - Himself
- Matt Davis - Himself
- Maya Glick - Herself
- Mariko Jones - Herself
- Moe Mitchell - Himself
- Bejay Rose - Black Punk
- Tamar-kali - Self
Trailer
Afro-Punk TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Afro-Punk about?
- This film, which many may assume is a historical punk documentary, actually is an honest and needed treatment of race and identity. Punk and Hardcore music is simply the microcosm in which it is told. First time Director, James Spooner, in telling this story, has opened new dialogues on these crucial subject both intra and interracially. Many times funny, sometimes sobering, a wake up call to America. An examination of the duality of racial identity that DuBois called "double consciousness." What could have been "The Bad Brains Story" is a story about kids, alienated by two cultures and two communities. Many of these punk and hardcore kids have never questioned their role in the punk scene or the black community until their interviews, and it's obvious as they struggle on camera to reconcile a fragmented self.
- Who directed Afro-Punk?
- Afro-Punk was directed by James Spooner.
- Who stars in Afro-Punk?
- Afro-Punk stars Ralph Darden, Matt Davis, Maya Glick, Mariko Jones, Moe Mitchell, Bejay Rose.
- How long is Afro-Punk?
- Afro-Punk has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Afro-Punk?
- Afro-Punk is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Afro-Punk produced?
- Afro-Punk was produced in United States of America.