*Now a Netflix Original Series* In the satirical tradition of the New York Times bestseller Stuff White People Like comes this witty companion book to the “incredibly entertaining†(Indiewire) film of the same name; which “heralds a fresh and funny new voice†(Variety).Right out of college; Justin Simien wrote a screenplay about the nuanced experiences of four black students on a predominantly white college campus. The film; Dear White People; garnered a Sundance Award for “Breakthrough Talent†and has been hailed by critics everywhere. Channeling the sensibility of the film into this book; Simien will keep you laughing with his humorous observations; even if you haven’t seen the satiric film. News Flash—the minimum number of black friends needed to not seem racist has just been raised to two. Rather than panic; readers are advised to purchase a copy of Dear White People. Whether you are a dear white person wondering why your black office mate is avoiding eye contact with you after you ran your fingers through her hair; or you’re a black nerd who has to break it to your white friends that you’ve never seen The Wire; this myth-busting; stereotype-diffusing guide to a post-Obama world has something for you! With decision-making trees to help you decide when it’s the right time to wear Blackface (hint: probably never) and quizzes to determine whether you’ve become the Token Black Friend™; Dear White People is the ultimate silly-yet-authoritative handbook to help the curious and confused navigate racial microaggressions in their daily lives. Based on the eponymous; award-winning film; which has been lauded as “a smart; hilarious satire;†this tongue-in-cheek guide is a must-have that anybody who is in semi-regular contact with black people can’t afford to miss!
#2794630 in Books Edinburgh University Press 2016-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.40 x .80 x 9.40l; .0 #File Name: 1474402275288 pagesEdinburgh University Press
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