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The Gray Area with Sean Illing

For Black horror fans, fact is scarier than fiction

Feb 27, 2023
Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman, a leading expert on Black horror cinema and Vice President for Diversity at Northwestern University, discusses her latest book, highlighting the evolution of Black horror films and their cultural significance. She delves into how the genre reflects societal fears, critiques stereotypes like the 'Black guy dies first' trope, and emphasizes the need for diverse narratives in Hollywood. Coleman also examines how Black audiences uniquely interpret horror themes and the role of these films in confronting real-life racial traumas.
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