"The American Society of Magical Negroes: A Sundance Misfire or Charming Race Comedy?"

"The American Society of Magical Negroes" is a satirical film about a secret organization of Black people whose job is to put white people at ease, but it lacks form, edge, and coherency. The film struggles to make a sharp point about race and fails to effectively address radical Black politics. The characters are thin, and the film's conclusion leaves the viewer uncertain about its stance on critiquing the anti-Black world or smiling in the face of the status quo.