Summary Wanuri Kahiu's films and stories don't need tragedies. Her "Afro-bubblegum" art is fun and even frivolous, and rejects the idea that she needs to grapple with dark, violent problems. At the same time, she has come to see her work of representing herself and her community as a political statement, by putting black people in front of the camera. Kahiu gives her Brief but Spectacular take on her art.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Rita Moreno Abbi Jacobson Ilana Glazer Joey Soloway
Genres : Biography Short
Release date : Jul 26, 2017
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Website for Brief But Spectacular episodes
Language : English
Filming locations : New York City, New York, USA
Production companies : NewsHour Productions Second Peninsula
Summary Wanuri Kahiu's films and stories don't need tragedies. Her "Afro-bubblegum" art is fun and even frivolous, and rejects the idea that she needs to grapple with dark, violent problems. At the same time, she has come to see her work of representing herself and her community as a political statement, by putting black people in front of the camera. Kahiu gives her Brief but Spectacular take on her art.
Genres : Biography Short
Release date : Jul 26, 2017
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Website for Brief But Spectacular episodes
Language : English
Filming locations : New York City, New York, USA
Production companies : NewsHour Productions Second Peninsula
