I was able to catch a screener of the approximately 18-minute short I Am John Wayne, which Courtney profiled on the site last week. That post attracted much debate in the comment section, mostly due to the John Wayne reference in its title, and the possible negative connotations of that alleged racist character. Directed by Christina Choe, the short follows a young black cowboy (a fantastic Jamir Daaliya), who is bereaved by the death of his best friend. The short continues to make its rounds in the film festival circuit this year. It garnered a Grand jury prize for best short film at the Slamdance Film Festival this past January. To writer/director Choe's defense, the...
- 6/6/2012
- by Vanessa Martinez
- ShadowAndAct
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