In this Color of Conversation, Writer/Director Cord Jefferson talks about deviating from tragic Black storytelling, the resilience and humor of Black people, and the meaning behind the title of the film.
0:00 Intro
3:14 Introduction to Percival Everett’s “Erasure”
4:35 Experience as a Black Writer
7:48 Plot of the Story
10:01 Tragic Black Storytelling
11:09 Reaching Out to Percival
12:51 Working with Jeffrey Wright
15:37 References Used to Make the Film
16:39 The Resilience and Humor of Black People
19:51 Cord Jefferson aimed to ground his film in reality, making it relatable while exploring a range of emotions.
20:36 Reflecting Authentic Life
29:51 The All-Star Cast Playing Roles They Don’t Usually Play
34:42 The Theme of Family
37:17 Depicting Older Love Stories
38:47 Telling a New Story
40:50 Navigating Gatekeeping
46:13 The Meaning Behind the name American Fiction




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