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The Darker Side Of Black
| Length: | 59 min |
| Released: | 1996 |
| Ages: |
High School College Adult |
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Gangsta chic, violence, and nihilism—the hard edge of rap and reggae increasingly dominates the image of black popular culture. This intelligent and provocative film investigates the complex issues raised by the genre, such as ritualized machismo, misogyny, homophobia, and gun glorification. Noted experts on black history, including Cornel West of Princeton University and Michael Manly, former prime minister of Jamaica, analyze the phenomenon and give insights into its development and meaning.
Filmed in dance halls, hip hop clubs, and using interviews and music video clips, The Darker Side of Black takes viewers to London, Jamaica, and the United States. Directed by award winning filmmaker Isaac Julien, creator of Looking for Langston, the film brings together diverse musicians as Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, and Britain's Moni Love for an examination of the “darker” side of contemporary black music.
Filmed in dance halls, hip hop clubs, and using interviews and music video clips, The Darker Side of Black takes viewers to London, Jamaica, and the United States. Directed by award winning filmmaker Isaac Julien, creator of Looking for Langston, the film brings together diverse musicians as Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, and Britain's Moni Love for an examination of the “darker” side of contemporary black music.
