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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. On the show, Libii was billed as a "citizen journalist". [3] Other television series in which he has appeared include ...
Mar 23, 2024 · Director Kobi Libii talks about his debut feature, The American Society of Magical Negroes, a dark comedy that challenges the racist stereotype of Black characters in movies. He explains why he chose the controversial title and how it reflects the film's themes of white discomfort and Black double consciousness.
- Tasha Robinson
Mar 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 unlike Black ...
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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. Struggling artist Aren (Justice Smith) finds his life turned inside out when a stranger (David Alan Grier) invites him to become part of a ...
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.
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Kobi Libii, the director of The American Society of Magical Negroes, talks about the film's interracial relationship between Aren and Lizzie. He challenges the simplistic racial labels and explores the complexities of Black identity and love.
Kobi Libii is an Indiana-born actor and filmmaker who graduated from Yale University in 2007. He has appeared in TV shows such as "Alpha House" and "The Opposition With Jordan Klepper", and directed and wrote "The American Society of Magical Negroes".
