Dear white people
A satirical portrait of race relations in early 21st-century America, writer/director Justin Simien's playfully perceptive feature debut tells the story of a biracial Winchester University student whose controversial radio show sparks a media frenzy of epic proportions. When Samantha White (Tessa Thompson) begins her radio program by declaring that white people will now be required to have two black friends in order to avoid appearing racist (and that drug dealers don't count), she immediately catches the attention of the all-black residential hall that is being forced out of existence due to diversification. Subsequently elected president of the hall, Samantha becomes the subject of a reality show that deals with racial issues. Meanwhile, the Winchester University's all-white student newspaper staff mistakenly assumes that young black outcast Lionel Higgins (Tyler James Williams) is an expert on black culture, and recruits him to report on the brewing controversy.
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- Physical Description 1 videodisc (108 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
- Publisher Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, [2015]
- Distributor [Canada] : Distributed by Entertainment One, [2015]
- Copyright ©2015
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2014. Special features: The making of Dear white people; Audio commentary; Music video; Dear white people: PSA shorts. GMD: videodisc. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P. Bell, Kyle Gallner, Dennis Haysbert. |
| Target Audience Note: | Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, widescreen; 5.1 Dolby Digital. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | English and Spanish dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles. Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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Publishers Weekly Review
Dear White People
Publishers Weekly
Simien, writer/director of the film of the same name as this seriously funny book at times cuts close to the bone for readers of any skin tone. Simien's declared purpose is to present something "primarily meant for entertainment purposes, so as to covertly lull you into thinking critically." Brief chapters offer advice and clarification ranging from "Please Stop Touching My Hair" to "We Don't Know Why Kanye West Did That." Interspersed within the chapters are "Black Myth Busters," quizzes, flowcharts, and charts to help readers decipher micro-aggressions or decide whether they may use the N-word. Simien asserts repeatedly that, despite wishes to the contrary, racism is still embedded in assumptions and institutions throughout the culture. His humor primarily rests on the absurdity of racial stereotypes and racist behaviors, introducing the difficult, even painful, truth that lies at the heart of all great comedy. Agent: Jay Mandel, William Morris Endeavor. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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