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Synopsis
Myth of a Colorblind France explores the extraordinary and sometimes difficult lives of Blacks in Paris from the 19th century to the present. For more than a century, African American artists, authors, musicians and others have traveled to Paris to liberate themselves from the racism of the United States. What made these African Americans choose France? Why were the French fascinated by African Americans? And to what extent was and is France truly colorblind? Alan Govenar’s new documentary investigates these questions and examines the ways that racism has plagued not only Blacks fleeing the United States, but Africans and people of color in France today. The film explores the lives and careers of renowned African Americans who emi-grated to Paris, and features interviews with leading experts on the subject, as well as Black Parisians.
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| iTunes: | iTunes |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 25th, 2020 (Limited) by First Run Features |
| Video Release: | February 16th, 2021 by First Run Home |
| Running Time: | 86 minutes |
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| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Documentary Arts, First Run Features |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, French |