Wigger
“What do you do when you love something with all your 'art' and soul?”
Synopsis
"Wigger" is a spellbinding urban drama, which chronicles the life of a young, White, male (Brandon) who totally emulates and immerses himself in African American life and culture. Brandon is an aspiring R&B singer struggling to overcome the confines of a White racist, impoverished family headed by a neo-Nazi father who is absolutely appalled by his son's total identification with Black culture. Additionally, he is oft times reminded of his position of privilege by virtue of being White in a White, racist society despite his adamant efforts to transcend "Whiteness", institutionalized racism, and find a place for himself in a world in which he rejects Whiteness but is not always fully embraced by African American culture. Ultimately, this is the story of a young White, inner-city, male caught up in an emotional, psychological, experiential, and racial "Catch 22" determined to be granted acceptance in the life and culture with which he chooses to identify.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Omowale Akintunde
- Screenplay & Story
- Omowale Akintunde
- Original Title
- Wigger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Akintunde Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Omowale Akintunde
Omowale Akintunde
Jean-Paul Bonneau
Omowale Akintunde
Omowale Akintunde
Department Leadership Roster
Omowale Akintunde
Director
Omowale Akintunde
Writer
Omowale Akintunde
Producer
Jean-Paul Bonneau
Director of Photography
Omowale Akintunde
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wigger
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What is Wigger about?
"Wigger" is a spellbinding urban drama, which chronicles the life of a young, White, male (Brandon) who totally emulates and immerses himself in African American life and culture. Brandon is an aspiring R&B singer struggling to overcome the confines of a White racist, impoverished family headed by a neo-Nazi father who is absolutely appalled by his son's total identification with Black culture. Additionally, he is oft times reminded of his position of privilege by virtue of being White in a White, racist society despite his adamant efforts to transcend "Whiteness", institutionalized racism, and find a place for himself in a world in which he rejects Whiteness but is not always fully embraced by African American culture. Ultimately, this is the story of a young White, inner-city, male caught up in an emotional, psychological, experiential, and racial "Catch 22" determined to be granted acceptance in the life and culture with which he chooses to identify.
Who directed Wigger?
Wigger was directed by Omowale Akintunde.
Who stars in Wigger?
The principal cast of Wigger includes Anna Maria Horsford, Meshach Taylor, David Oakes, Eric Harvey, Zaina Juliette.
When was Wigger released and how long is it?
Wigger was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wigger?
Wigger holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).