A Conversation with My Black Son (2015)
For generations, parents of black boys across the U.S. have rehearsed, dreaded and postponed The Conversation. But when their boys become teenagers, parents must decide how to handle discussions about race. In this short film originally published by The New York Times Op-Docs, parents reveal their struggles with telling their black sons that they may be targets of racial profiling by the police.
Director: Geeta Gandbhir, Blair Foster
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: November 8, 2015
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Conversation with My Black Son about?
- For generations, parents of black boys across the U.S. have rehearsed, dreaded and postponed The Conversation. But when their boys become teenagers, parents must decide how to handle discussions about race. In this short film originally published by The New York Times Op-Docs, parents reveal their struggles with telling their black sons that they may be targets of racial profiling by the police.
- Who directed A Conversation with My Black Son?
- A Conversation with My Black Son was directed by Geeta Gandbhir, Blair Foster.
- How long is A Conversation with My Black Son?
- A Conversation with My Black Son has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is A Conversation with My Black Son?
- A Conversation with My Black Son is a Documentary film.