Hollywood Africans
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Hosted by award-winning journalist Barbara Angopa and filmmaker Amaka Ugwunkwo, Hollywood Africans reframes the lives of misunderstood characters in the movies.Silenced, underestimated, objectified, infantilised and vilified Africans on film are just some of the screen representations getting a podcast remake.Barbara and Amaka weave in their personal experience, current affairs and social context to reimagine motives and devise alternative plots.
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Oct 7, 2024
"They’re watching the moments and nuances that white directors and filmmakers either didn’t think about at all or did and hope you didn’t notice, slash, didn’t think important. They even reimagine how the movie could be made, using their personal experiences, current affairs and social contexts."
