Dear White People director Justin Simien on stereotypes and satire
Dear White People is the first film from director Justin Simien. The satirical film follows four black students at a predominantly white Ivy League university and delves into stereotypes, white privilege, and institutional racism. It's funny, provocative, and smart - and it's getting tons of critical acclaim. Brent talks to Simien about making the film and how he'd like to see...
Dear White People is the first film from director Justin Simien. The satirical film follows four black students at a predominantly white Ivy League university and delves into stereotypes, white privilege, and institutional racism. It's funny, provocative, and smart - and it's getting tons of critical acclaim. Brent talks to Simien about making the film and how he'd like to see portrayals of black people in pop culture change.