Myth of a Colorblind France

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brent m As a collection of anecdotes about expatriate African-Americans who found fame in France that they never would have found in the U.S. (as well as the reasons behind that success), this documentary succeeds well. However, as a treatise on the subject that is the essence of the film's title, the picture comes up woefully short, skimming the surface of this topic but never really delving into the meat of it. Viewers are treated to mere morsels of why the notion of French colorblindness is a myth, never really exploring the reasons for this in any great depth. In light of that, then, it seems that some retooling of this project -- beginning with its essential premise -- would have resulted in a much better film. To improve upon what's here, the production would either have to focus more on what it already does best or get more serious about what the title promises it's going to do. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Although I knew of some of the artists and writers we encounter in this documentary, others were new to me and I'm grateful to have learned of them. Some of the historic footage blew me away--Countee Cullen!! Watching this during the pandemic quarantine was moving--Paris streets, cafes, apartments! Loved this film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Very good to see this side of cultural history. The flow of how the film moved from one person's story to another was very well thought out. The film made what may have been a dry historical treatise an entertaining and enlightening experience. There was lots of historical photos an images woven throughout the film in a delightful way. And the many stories from those that were living the story were well chosen. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Informative and entertaining, a must see! A great introduction to the history of African Americans in Paris. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Richard Wright my grandfather chose Paris as his home when he chose exile from the US. Myth of a colour blind France completes another film Paris Noir by David and Joan Burke, as it studies in depth what African American expatriates of today and yesterday seek and find in Paris. I find the approach very interesting as It brings up the point of view of non American African migrants in Paris who experience discrimination. It is also a historical archive of some members of our Paris community some of whom have departed . I very much enjoyed this film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Incisive interviews and a compelling exploration of the art made by African Americans in France. The film shares perspectives that invite consideration of whether these expatriates faced less discrimination in France than in the United States, while recognizing the significant contributions made by these artists. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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