Dr. Toni Shakur advertises her latest book in a ‘90s style infomercial and uses two case studies to illustrate how she would rewrite the stereotype of the sassy Black best friend.
Season 1
6 episodes
In an episode of her recently syndicated talk show, Dr. Toni Shakur reveals to a Black actor that he has been cut from his new film and gives him a chance to confront the director who gave him the axe
Phil is a Black actor on the set of a horror film who realizes a terrible truth: he’s “the guy who dies first.” Dr. Toni Shakur helps him resist the stereotype that requires his imminent death.
Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new series about a super squad of former sidekicks.
Dr. Toni Shakur is a guest judge on a reality tv show called Thug Race, where Black actors compete to determine who can play the most convincing “thug” and secure a speaking role in an upcoming film.
A high profile actress releases a video exposing the ways Dr. Toni Shakur has exploited Black actors and capitalised on racism in film and TV. Even worse, now she has been cancelled on Black Twitter.
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Episode 1
The Sassy Black Best Friend
Dr. Toni Shakur advertises her latest book in a ‘90s style infomercial and uses two case studies to illustrate how she would rewrite the stereotype of the sassy Black best friend.
12 min
Episode 2
I Swear I’m In This
In an episode of her recently syndicated talk show, Dr. Toni Shakur reveals to a Black actor that he has been cut from his new film and gives him a chance to confront the director who gave him the axe
15 min
Episode 3
The One Who Dies First
Phil is a Black actor on the set of a horror film who realizes a terrible truth: he’s “the guy who dies first.” Dr. Toni Shakur helps him resist the stereotype that requires his imminent death.
12 min
Episode 4
Never the Hero
Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new series about a super squad of former sidekicks.
11 min
Episode 5
Thug Race
Dr. Toni Shakur is a guest judge on a reality tv show called Thug Race, where Black actors compete to determine who can play the most convincing “thug” and secure a speaking role in an upcoming film.
11 min
Episode 6
Cancelled
A high profile actress releases a video exposing the ways Dr. Toni Shakur has exploited Black actors and capitalised on racism in film and TV. Even worse, now she has been cancelled on Black Twitter.
16 min
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