The Myth of the Black Woman
Le mythe de la femme noire
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ayana O'Shun
- Screenplay & Story
- Ayana O'Shun
- Original Score
- Dominique Fils-Aimé
- Original Title
- Le mythe de la femme noire
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- K-Films Amérique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ayana O'Shun
Ayana O'Shun
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Bruno Philip
Natalie Lamoureux, Alsy Sitoé N'Diaye
Ayana O'Shun, Bianca Bellange
Department Leadership Roster
Ayana O'Shun
Director
Bruno Philip
Director of Photography
Natalie Lamoureux
Editor
Ayana O'Shun
Producer
Alsy Sitoé N'Diaye
Editor
Bianca Bellange
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is The Myth of the Black Woman about?
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.
Who directed The Myth of the Black Woman?
The Myth of the Black Woman was directed by Ayana O'Shun.
Who stars in The Myth of the Black Woman?
The principal cast of The Myth of the Black Woman includes Patricia McKenzie, Abisara Machold, Geneviève Young, Nydia, Diane Gistal.
When was The Myth of the Black Woman released and how long is it?
The Myth of the Black Woman was released in 2023 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Myth of the Black Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Myth of the Black Woman was composed by Dominique Fils-Aimé.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Myth of the Black Woman?
The Myth of the Black Woman holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).