

African American Express
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Overview
African American Express is an abstract animation exploring the impact of consumerism in the Black community. Told in the style of Soviet Propaganda, this animated short dissects the pattern of excessive materialism and consumption prevalent within the Black population.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
3 min
Release Date
2024-07-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Bri Bobbey
Magassy M’bow
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0.0
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