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Sept. 25, 2020

The Old Magical Negro

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You ever watch a movie with the old black dude where it's unclear if he has superpowers or just really insightful???? Yeah this episode is about that. The Old Magical Negro is a timeless and offensive trope that Hollywood won't let go.

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