TRAILER
Through interviews with prominent artists, scholars and cultural critics along with images from the comic books themselves, this film examines the degree to which early Black superheroes generally adhered to common stereotypes about Black men. From the humorous, to the offensive, early Black superheroes are critically considered. __________
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Milestone Comics Short Film Part 2
A short tribute to Dwayne McDuffie and Milestone Comics. From the LA Times: Dwayne McDuffie’s untimely death brought about an appreciation of the comics and animation writer who passed away from complications after emergency surgery. The comic book superheroes of Dwayne McDuffie’s childhood were all tights and flights, blond hair …
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Milestone Comics Short Film Part 1
A short tribute to Dwayne McDuffie and Milestone Comics. From the LA Times: Dwayne McDuffie’s untimely death brought about an appreciation of the comics and animation writer who passed away from complications after emergency surgery. The comic book superheroes of Dwayne McDuffie’s childhood were all tights and flights, blond hair …
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Enter the Black Age (Short Film)
This short film provides an introduction to the Black Age movement. Artist, educator and activist Turtel Onli gave birth to the Black Age in 1993 as a means to give voice to artists whose creative visions were not represented. In this sense, this movement represents a critical response to that …
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Brotherman Forever
Brotherman Forever is a short film that I carved together early in the project. It is a small tribute to one of my favorite books. Beyond the artistic achievement (art and writing) that Brotherman represents, it must be one of the most successful independent comic books of all time. From …
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