The American Society of Magical Negroes (Teaser)

Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

Tv & Film, Comedy, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 23 May 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The American Society of Magical Negroes, written and directed by Kobi Libii, starring Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, and An-Li Bogan. Together, they cover the first time they heard of the trope of the Magical Negro, the Black Eyed Peas both pre and post Fergie, all before Bray makes a big transition to start the show. Listen to the full episode on Patreon and Red Circle's Exclusive Feed! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	I'm trying to think of the first time I like heard of magical Negro as a concept.
0:15.0	True.
0:15.8	Like who pointed it out, you know?
0:19.2	I know we've been talking about it
0:20.5	on this podcast since the beginning for sure right.
0:25.8	They were geniuses and that's why that's we've been there we hit the game to it.
0:29.8	That's where genius we've been there.
0:32.1	I don't know how it was introduced to me.
0:37.3	I don't either. You know what it is? I will say this. I remember
0:43.0	growing up and having relatives who didn't like certain parts.
0:44.5	Like the first time I remember someone openly being upset
0:48.0	was Will Smith and Bagger Vance.
0:50.0	Like I remember...
0:51.0	I believe that's right for me too.
0:53.0	Yeah. Like it was people were like,
0:55.0	people were like, wait a minute.
0:56.5	Yeah, yeah, it was like, and I didn't know yet with that map,
1:00.0	but it was like, why is he?
1:02.0	I just remember, I remember the trailer or something,
1:05.6	or maybe watching a clip.
1:06.9	The Legend of Bagger Vance.
1:08.8	And Will Smith was talking with the softest voice
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