Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that it will release on Blu-ray Kobi Libii's
The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024). The release will be available for purchase on May 3.
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier.
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is directed, written and produced by Kobi Libii ("Madam Secretary", "Alpha House") and stars Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu), David Alan Grier (The Color Purple, "Joe Pickett"), An-Li Bogan (After Yang, "The Unsettling"), Drew Tarver ("The Other Two", "Bless the Harts"), Michaela Watkins (You Hurt My Feelings, "Search Party"), Rupert Friend (Asteroid City, "Anatomy of a Scandal"), and Nicole Byer ("Grand Crew", "Rugrats").
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- SECRET SOCIETY MEMBERS - Cast converse about their roles and discuss the journey their characters took throughout the film.
- CRAFTING A MAGICAL SOCIETY - Step through the secret entrance and see what goes into creating a magical society. Hear from cast and crew on the production design, wardrobe, and cinematography involved in crafting the fantastical world.
- SPEAKING YOUR TRUTH
- THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES might blend humor with romance, but the topic of race is at the forefront of the film. Filmmakers and cast share the importance of the narrative and the impact telling this story had on them personally.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER KOBI LIBII
- Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish