Afro-Punk
Afropunk: The 'Rock n Roll Nigger' Experience
“The Other Black Experience”
Synopsis
This film, which many may assume is a historical punk documentary, actually is an honest and needed treatment of race and identity. Punk and Hardcore music is simply the microcosm in which it is told. First time Director, James Spooner, in telling this story, has opened new dialogues on these crucial subject both intra and interracially. Many times funny, sometimes sobering, a wake up call to America. An examination of the duality of racial identity that DuBois called "double consciousness." What could have been "The Bad Brains Story" is a story about kids, alienated by two cultures and two communities. Many of these punk and hardcore kids have never questioned their role in the punk scene or the black community until their interviews, and it's obvious as they struggle on camera to reconcile a fragmented self.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Spooner
- Original Title
- Afropunk: The 'Rock n Roll Nigger' Experience
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Spooner
James Spooner
Ayanna Mackins
Department Leadership Roster
James Spooner
Director
Ayanna Mackins
Producer
James Spooner
Editor
James Spooner
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What is Afro-Punk about?
This film, which many may assume is a historical punk documentary, actually is an honest and needed treatment of race and identity. Punk and Hardcore music is simply the microcosm in which it is told. First time Director, James Spooner, in telling this story, has opened new dialogues on these crucial subject both intra and interracially. Many times funny, sometimes sobering, a wake up call to America. An examination of the duality of racial identity that DuBois called "double consciousness." What could have been "The Bad Brains Story" is a story about kids, alienated by two cultures and two communities. Many of these punk and hardcore kids have never questioned their role in the punk scene or the black community until their interviews, and it's obvious as they struggle on camera to reconcile a fragmented self.
Who directed Afro-Punk?
Afro-Punk was directed by James Spooner.
Who stars in Afro-Punk?
The principal cast of Afro-Punk includes Ralph Darden, Matt Davis, Maya Glick, Mariko Jones, Moe Mitchell.
When was Afro-Punk released and how long is it?
Afro-Punk was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.