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Capri First Thursday Films: The American Society of Magical Negroes

Capri First Thursday Films: The American Society of Magical Negroes

Capri First Thursday Films: The American Society of Magical Negroes

Dir. Kobi Libii
104 min
PG-13

Thursday, September 4 at 7:00 PM @ Capri Theater

Capri Theater Address: 2027 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Conversation Leader: Performer Fancy Ray McCloney

ABOUT THE FILM

The American Society of Magical Negroes is a 2024 American comedy film that satirizes the Magical Negro trope in featuring a young man who joins a clandestine group of magical African Americans committed to enhancing the lives of white individuals. It was written and directed by Kobi Libii in his feature-film debut, and it stars Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, and An-Li Bogan.

FIRST THURSDAY FILMS @ THE CAPRI

Be @ the movies! Noteworthy films with good conversation that follows each screening on the first Thursday of every month. The series is presented by MSP Film Society, the Capri Theater, and the Minnesota Historical Society.

Tickets to First Thursday Films are free for Northside residents (zip codes 55411, 55412, 55430). Northsiders will be asked to submit their zip code information at the door or enter it as a promo code during checkout.

Film Details

Program: First Thursday Films @ the Capri
Film Type: Fiction Feature
Release Year: 2024
Runtime: 104 min
Country/Region: USA
Rating: PG-13
Language: English
Print Source: Focus Features
Tags: Comedy

Cast/Crew

Director: Kobi Libii