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“Dear White People”
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A satirical take on the events leading up to a race riot at a predominately White Ivy League through the eyes of four black students.
Elevator Pitch:
Remember when Black movies didn’t neccesarily star a dude in a fat suit and a wig? Or have major plot twists timed to Gospel numbers for no apparent reason?
The humble producers of DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, a satire about being a black face in a white place, long to bring those days back.
The film follows four black students at a predominately white Ivy League where a popular “African American themed” party takes place. Through their unique perspectives the film tackles race identity in “post-racial” America while weaving a universal story of forging one’s unique path in the world.
Production Team:
Writer, Producer, Director: Justin Simien
Producers: Lena Walthe (“Sh*t Black Girls Say”), Angel Lopez, Ann Le
About the Production:
“There are some knee jerk reactions to the phrase “Dear White People” and I get it. No one wants to be called racist, and some folks are still waking up from the fantasy that having a Black president means America has somehow become “Post-Racial.”
The truth is, my film isn’t about “white racism” or racism at all. My film is about identity. It’s about the difference between how the mass culture responds to a person because of their race and who that person understands themselves to truly be. All explored through the microcosm of a success oriented Ivy League college.” –Justin Simien
Current Status: Fundraising, looking for investors
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