Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema (2016)
A documentary that uncovers the careers of a population of entertainers never heard from before: Black actors in Italian cinema. With modern day interviews and archival footage, the documentary discloses the personal struggles and triumphs that classic Afro-Italian, African-American and Afro-descendant actors faced in the Italian film industry, while mirroring their struggles with those of contemporary actors who are working diligently to find respectable, significant, and non-stereotypical roles, but are often unable to do so. Blaxploitalian is more than an unveiling of a troubled history; it is a call-to-action for increased diversity in international cinema through the stories of these artists in an effort to reflect the modern and racially diverse Italy.
Cast
- Fred Kudjo Kuwornu - Self, Narrator
- Zeudi Araya - Self
- Jonis Bashir - Self
- Livio Beshir - Self
- Germano Gentile - Self
- Gamey Guilavogui - Self
- Salvatore Marino - Self
- Denny Mendez - Self
- Iris Peynado - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
italy, blaxploitation cinema
Trailer
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- What is Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema about?
- A documentary that uncovers the careers of a population of entertainers never heard from before: Black actors in Italian cinema. With modern day interviews and archival footage, the documentary discloses the personal struggles and triumphs that classic Afro-Italian, African-American and Afro-descendant actors faced in the Italian film industry, while mirroring their struggles with those of contemporary actors who are working diligently to find respectable, significant, and non-stereotypical roles, but are often unable to do so. Blaxploitalian is more than an unveiling of a troubled history; it is a call-to-action for increased diversity in international cinema through the stories of these artists in an effort to reflect the modern and racially diverse Italy.
- Who directed Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema?
- Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema was directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu.
- Who stars in Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema?
- Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema stars Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Zeudi Araya, Jonis Bashir, Livio Beshir, Germano Gentile, Gamey Guilavogui.
- How long is Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema?
- Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema?
- Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema is a Documentary film.
- Where was Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema produced?
- Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema was produced in Italy, United States of America.