Synopsis
Six minutes examine the black creative labor behind memes, focusing on their circulation and the appropriation by white creators.
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Synopsis
Aria Dean presents a critical look at the creation and circulation of memes in her 2018 short film, *Eulogy for a Black Mass*. The film focuses on the labor of Black creators and the ways their work is often appropriated without credit. Dean connects this appropriation to a historical pattern of theft and fascination. Through various examples, she illustrates how memes are transformed and compressed, losing their original context and meaning in the process.
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Why Watch
- See how memes reflect cultural appropriation.
- Find out about black creative labor in digital spaces.
- Meet the voices behind viral meme culture.
Did You Know
- The film has a duration of 6 minutes.
- Aria Dean is the director of this documentary short.
- The documentary was released in 2018.
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Who directed the documentary Eulogy for a Black Mass?
Eulogy for a Black Mass was directed by Aria Dean.
What is the duration of Eulogy for a Black Mass?
The duration of Eulogy for a Black Mass is 6 minutes.
What year was Eulogy for a Black Mass released?
Eulogy for a Black Mass was released in 2018.
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