Blaxploitalian (2016)
65 min
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.
- Release date
- June 8, 2016
- Country of origin
- United States, Italy
Trailer
Cast
- Jonis Bashir as Self
- Livio Beshir as Self
- Salvatore Marino as Self
- Denny Mendez as Self
- Iris Peynado
- Alberto Zambenedetti as Self
Crew
- Fred Kudjo Kuwornu · Director
- Fred Kudjo Kuwornu · Writer
- Elliott 'Lee' Cowart · Producer
- Kalon Jackson · Producer
- Fred Kudjo Kuwornu · Producer
- Luigi Benvisto · Cinematographer
- Luigi Benvisto · Editor
- Filippo Feel Cavalca · Editor