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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kobi_LibiiKobi Libii - Wikipedia

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   Actor, director, producer, writer, comedian. Kobi Libii is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. He is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. [1] [2] He was a cast member on The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, a news satire television series that aired on Comedy Central.

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4. www.sundance.org › blogs › give-me-the-backstory-getGive Me the Backstory: Get to Know Kobi Libii, the Filmmaker ...

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   Feb 7, 2024 · Kobi Libii is a writer-director who premiered his feature debut at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Learn about his creative journey, his film's themes, and his personal preferences in this interview.

5. www.nytimes.com › 2024/03/13 › moviesKobi Libii Discusses His Characters in ‘The American Society ...

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   Mar 13, 2024 · March 13, 2024. In “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” the writer-director Kobi Libii’s debut feature film opening March 15, a mysterious group of Black people possess superpowers. But...

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     Interview with Kobi Libii and Justice Smith on "The American Society of Magical Negroes"

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     Kobi Libii on the ‘American Society of Magical Negroes’ backlash

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Kobi Libii is a filmmaker who critiques the \"magical negro\" trope in his debut comedy. He talks about his personal connection to the subject, the internet controversy and the Sundance premiere of his film.

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8. www.polygon.com › 24109117 › society-of-magicalSociety of Magical Negroes’ controversial title worked as ...

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   Mar 23, 2024 · Director Kobi Libii talks about his debut film, The American Society of Magical Negroes, which explores the racist trope of Black characters who only exist to support white people. He explains why he chose the controversial title and how it reflects the film's themes of white discomfort and double consciousness.

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   Who first told Kobi Libii he got into the 2024 Festival?

   • When asked who he first told that his film got into the 2024 Festival, Kobi Libii won’t limit his response to just one person. “My wife, then Justice,” he says. It’s fitting that the writer-director of The American Society of Magical Negroes reached out to Justice Smith, the film’s star, second.

   Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Kobi Libii, the Filmmaker Behind

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   Is Libii a newcomer?

   • When Libii sits down for our interview in early January, he’s buzzing with energy — a mix of excitement and anxiety about the world premiere of the film, in competition at the Sundance Film Festival. It’s Libii’s feature directorial debut, but as a veteran writer, actor and comedian, he doesn’t feel much like a newcomer.

   ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ Filmmaker Kobi Libii Isn’t

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   What does Libii expect from a live audience?

   • What Libii is eagerly anticipating, though, is the reaction from the live audience. “I love the audience reaction, especially because it’s a comedy, so people giving other people permission to laugh – especially about some of the tricker stuff — is something I’m looking forward to,” he says.

   ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ Filmmaker Kobi Libii Isn’t

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   What does Libii think about his father?

   • Looking back, Libii distinctly remembers the sense of unease that his father (who is Black; Libii’s mother is white) had when it came time for him to start driving as a teenager, which often necessitates having this conversation. His father told him: “It’s not about your pride. It’s not about you looking cool or feeling good about yourself.

   ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ Filmmaker Kobi Libii Isn’t

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10. clutchpoints.com › exclusive-american-society-ofEXCLUSIVE: American Society of Magical Negroes director Kobi ...

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    Mar 13, 2024 · Kobi Libii talks about his satirical comedy film that explores the Black experience in America and the term \"magical negro\". He praises Justice Smith for his \"brilliant\" performance and the collaborations with other Black creatives.

11. www.focusfeatures.com › article › interview_KobiThe American Society of Magical Negroes’ Writer-Director ...

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    Mar 15, 2024 · An exclusive Q&A with writer-director Kobi Libii. Focus News | Mar 15, 2024. Part of the alchemy in writer-director Kobi Libii’s debut feature The American Society of Magical Negroes is the impressive way the film blends political satire, romantic comedy, and cinematic wizardry.