Everything's Gonna Be All White Explained

Genre:Television documentary
Creator:Sacha Jenkins
Starring:See below
Country:United States
Num Episodes:4
Executive Producer:Sacha Jenkins
Runtime:55-60 minutes
Network:Showtime

Everything's Gonna Be All White is an American documentary television series that premiered on Showtime on February 11, 2022.

Overview

The series released a trailer, featuring a trigger warning that says, "Warning: This Trailer May Trigger White People". The series will feature interviews, discussing the experiences of people of color and events such as the 2021 United States Capitol attack, Indian reservations, colonialism, systemic racism and blackface.[1] Amanda Seales, who was cast in the series, said that the series will discuss white fragility.[2]

The series aired in three parts, with a fourth (bonus) episode made only available to Showtime on Demand subscribers.

In a Zoom interview, Sacha Jenkins said that he had been working on the series since around the time of the 2021 United States Capitol attack.[3]

Cast

Reception

The series has received significant backlash on social media, with many accusing the series of causing divide among Americans and promoting anti-white racism. TheGrio ranked the series as one of the top ten films to watch during Black History Month.[4] According to a report by TheGrio, the series received both positive and negative feedback.[5] Vivienne Germain, a writer for The Harvard Crimson reviewed the series, saying the series lacked depth in the way it discussed racial issues.[6] Daniel Finberg, a television critic for The Hollywood Reporter also reviewed the series, saying the bonus episode outshined the rest of the series.[7] Joe Berkowitz, an opinion columnist with Fast Company compared the series to the film Memento.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Green . Kai . February 10, 2022 . Everything to Know About Showtime's Provocative New Docuseries, everything's gonna be all white . April 23, 2022 . Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays . en.
  2. Web site: Toby . Mekeisha Madden . February 9, 2022 . Everything's Gonna Be All White's Amanda Seales Says Docuseries Righteously Challenges White Fragility . April 23, 2022 . TVLine . en-US.
  3. Web site: Hart . Hugh . February 16, 2022 . Director Sacha Jenkins on Confronting Racism in "everything's gonna be all white" . April 23, 2022 . Motion Picture Association . en-US.
  4. Web site: April 2, 2022 . 10 Black history films and docs to watch right now . April 23, 2022 . TheGrio . en-US.
  5. Web site: March 7, 2022 . Sacha Jenkins breaks down 'everything's gonna be all white,' vast reactions to the docuseries . April 23, 2022 . TheGrio . en-US.
  6. Web site: 'Everything's Gonna Be All White' Series Premiere Review: Both Overwhelming and Underwhelming Arts The Harvard Crimson . April 23, 2022 . www.thecrimson.com.
  7. Web site: Fienberg . Daniel . February 10, 2022 . Showtime's 'Everything's Gonna Be All White': TV Review . April 23, 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  8. Web site: Berkowitz . Joe . February 12, 2022 . Docuseries 'Everything's Gonna Be All White' rebukes America's history deniers . April 23, 2022 . Fast Company . en-US.

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