The Myth of the Black Woman

Overview

The Myth of the Black Woman is a feature-length documentary that examines the imagery of black women in the media, from the 18th century black slave to Michelle Obama. It is an investigation into how stereotypes originate from slavery and still affect the lives of black women in Quebec. These stereotypes include Jezebel (the seductress, the femme fatale); Mammie (the obese woman, the asexual mother figure) and Sapphire (the angry, ambitious and arrogant black woman). This story will be told by black women on whom stereotypes have a high impact, through interviews with fascinating experts, and through archival footage from centuries past to the present.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 10, 2023

Original language

French

Spoken languages

english, french

Countries

Canada

Production

K-Films Amérique

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt22766264