Release Date

08 Jun, 2016

Runtime

01:05: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema

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Actors

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu

Zeudi Araya

Jonis Bashir

Livio Beshir

Germano Gentile

Gamey Guilavogui

Salvatore Marino

Denny Mendez

Iris Peynado

Crew

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu

Kalon Jackson

Elliott 'Lee' Cowart

Filippo Feel Cavalca

Luigi Benvisto

Enrico Datti

Luigi Benvisto

Stefano Fregni

Matteo Tosi

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu