I Am or How Jack Became Black
“Is race a truth or a power?”
Synopsis
After his son is denied enrollment by the local elementary school for not identifying his "primary race," a multiracial father journeys through America's maze of Identity Politics to better understand our relentless preoccupation with race.
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How Jack Became Black - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 2017
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- Director
- Eli Steele
- Screenplay & Story
- Eli Steele
- Original Title
- I Am or How Jack Became Black
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
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Eli Steele
Eli Steele
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Eli Steele
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Eli Steele
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What is I Am or How Jack Became Black about?
After his son is denied enrollment by the local elementary school for not identifying his "primary race," a multiracial father journeys through America's maze of Identity Politics to better understand our relentless preoccupation with race.
Who directed I Am or How Jack Became Black?
I Am or How Jack Became Black was directed by Eli Steele.
Who stars in I Am or How Jack Became Black?
The principal cast of I Am or How Jack Became Black includes Justin Gordon.
When was I Am or How Jack Became Black released and how long is it?
I Am or How Jack Became Black was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.