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The American Society of Magical Negroes / Focus Features presents ; a Sight Unseen, Juba Lane production ; written and directed by Kobi Libii ; produced by Julia Lebedev, Eddie Vaisman, Angel Lopez, Kobi Libii.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 1000836463 | Universal | (container)3000097797 | Universal | (container)1261562 | Universal | (disc)2000185690 | Universal | (disc)Language: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Subtitle language: French, Spanish Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2024]Distributor: [Universal City, CA] : Studio Distribution Services Edition: Collector's editionDescription: 1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Music, Michael Abels ; editor, Brian Olds ; director of photography, Doug Emmett.
Cast: Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend, Nicole Byer.Summary: The American Society of Magical Negroes is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier.
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Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Blu-ray Adult Blu-ray Dr. James Carlson Library DVD New COMEDY AMERICAN On hold 33111010023360 1
Adult Blu-ray Adult Blu-ray Main Library DVD New COMEDY AMERICAN On hold 33111010023378 1
Total holds: 2

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The American Society of Magical Negroes is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier.

Blu-ray, wide screen (1.85:1); English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1; DVS Dolby Digital 2.0; Francais DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1; Espanol DTS Digital surround 5.1; 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player.

English, French or Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English described video.

English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

English described video

Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend, Nicole Byer.

Music, Michael Abels ; editor, Brian Olds ; director of photography, Doug Emmett.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2024.

Wide screen (1.85:1)

MPA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, suggestive material and thematic material.

The American Society of Magical Negroes is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier.

Special features: Secret society members; Crafting a magical society; Speaking your truth; Feature commentary with director/writer/producer Kobi Libii.

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