Black Magic
"A diversity hire in a writer's room contends with the expectations of her boss at the cost of her identity."
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Black Magic is a comedy film. directed by Cristin Stephens. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cortney Gift, Lea'h Sampson, and Robert Fuller
Synopsis
Black Magic is a traumedy that follows Alicia, a Black screenwriter, as she navigates her new staff writer position on a network drama. When she realizes that she’s nothing more than a fellowship diversity hire, Alicia tries to prove her worth to a room that must write in a "diverse" character to save their show. The character quickly devolves into little more than a trope, forcing Alicia to either compromise her hard-earned dream job or play nice with her colleagues and compromise herself. When she chooses the latter, she unwittingly embodies the character they’ve created.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Bear Production Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Magic about?
Black Magic is a traumedy that follows Alicia, a Black screenwriter, as she navigates her new staff writer position on a network drama. When she realizes that she’s nothing more than a fellowsh...
Who directed Black Magic?
Black Magic was directed by Cristin Stephens.
How long is Black Magic?
Black Magic has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Black Magic released?
Black Magic was released on October 27, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Magic?
The main cast of Black Magic includes Cortney Gift, Lea'h Sampson, Robert Fuller, Avery Merrifield, Kenzie Klem.