Popular actor-turned-filmmaker Aissa Maiga and co-director Isabelle Simeoni discussed with Variety about their searing documentary feature examining the lack of representation of Black actors in films and series across France, Brazil and the U.S.
The documentary follows Maiga on a road-movie from Paris to Los Angeles and San Paolo to explore the historical roots of systemic racism and the impact of discrimination and stereotypes in films and series on societies and their respective popular culture. Through this journey, Maiga interviewed a wide range of inspiring figures, including Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”), Ava DuVernay (“Selma”), Brazilian actor Tais Araujo and French actors Sonia Rolland, Firmine Richard, Nadège Beausson Diagne, as well as journalists and activists such as Rokhaya Diallo and Alexandra Loras. Set to premiere this month on Canal Plus in France, “Regard Noir” was produced by Zadig Productions and Nolita TV, and co-produced by Kanopee.
What’s the genesis...
The documentary follows Maiga on a road-movie from Paris to Los Angeles and San Paolo to explore the historical roots of systemic racism and the impact of discrimination and stereotypes in films and series on societies and their respective popular culture. Through this journey, Maiga interviewed a wide range of inspiring figures, including Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”), Ava DuVernay (“Selma”), Brazilian actor Tais Araujo and French actors Sonia Rolland, Firmine Richard, Nadège Beausson Diagne, as well as journalists and activists such as Rokhaya Diallo and Alexandra Loras. Set to premiere this month on Canal Plus in France, “Regard Noir” was produced by Zadig Productions and Nolita TV, and co-produced by Kanopee.
What’s the genesis...
- 3/5/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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