Independent Lens : Race Is the Place (2005)
Directed by Rick Tejada-Flores / Raymond Telles
Sub-Genres - Race & Ethnicity, Performance Art, Standup Comedy, Vocal Music |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
"Race Is the Place" is a provocative and unsettling look at racism in America, featuring insightful commentary---both angry and humorous---from artists, poets, rappers and comedians. The film includes footage of racist depictions of minorities in cartoons and commercials. Included are comments from comic Ahmed Ahmed, performance artist Kate Rigg, and poets Mayda Del Valle and Haunani-Kay Trask.
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African-American, Arab-American, artist, Asian-American, comedian, film-clips, Latino/Latina, musician, Native-American, performance-art, perspectives, poet, race/ethnicity, racism, social-commentary, stereotype
