The Daily Show: Ears Edition
Jordan Klepper Calls for Gun Control After KC Parade Shooting | Cord Jefferson
Feb 16, 2024
Cord Jefferson, writer and director of the Academy Award-nominated film, discusses expanding limited ideas of Black stories in Hollywood. Topics include the need for gun control following the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting, concerns about the trial of Donald Trump, romantic relationships of US presidents, and the impact of Cord Jefferson's film on Black filmmakers and a primarily white audience.
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- The recent Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting highlights the need for stricter gun control measures.
- The film 'American Fiction' challenges limited perspectives of Black stories in Hollywood and addresses systemic issues through satire.
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The Meta Ending and the Audacity of the Film
The movie ends in a meta, audacious manner that challenges the expectations of the audience. The director wanted to avoid spoonfeeding lessons and instead offers scenarios and characters for viewers to think for themselves. The ending reflects the overall tone of the film, which is satirical but grounded, never becoming farcical.
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