CinemaOSMovie · 2023

The Myth of the Black Woman

80%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byAyana O'Shun

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Status
Released
Language
FR
Released
February 10, 2023
Studios
K-Films Amérique

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Patricia McKenzie

Abisara Machold

Geneviève Young

Nydia

Diane Gistal

Joujou Turenne

Marie-Célie Agnant

Myrlande Pierre

Agnès Berthelot-Raffard

Émilie Nicolas

Creative team
Directed by
Ayana O'Shun
Ayana O'Shun
Produced by
Ayana O'Shun
Ayana O'Shun
Bianca Bellange
Bianca Bellange

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