The Myth of the Black Woman

IMDb 8.0 2023 • min • Documentary

Director

Ayana O'Shun

Country

CA

Plot Summary

The Myth of the Black Woman is a feature-length documentary that examines the imagery of black women in the media, from the 18th century black slave to Michelle Obama. It is an investigation into how stereotypes originate from slavery and still affect the lives of black women in Quebec. These stereotypes include Jezebel (the seductress, the femme fatale); Mammie (the obese woman, the asexual mother figure) and Sapphire (the angry, ambitious and arrogant black woman). This story will be told by black women on whom stereotypes have a high impact, through interviews with fascinating experts, and through archival footage from centuries past to the present.

Top Cast

Patricia McKenzie
Patricia McKenzie
Abisara Machold
Abisara Machold
Geneviève Young
Geneviève Young
Nydia
Nydia
Diane Gistal
Diane Gistal