What does it mean to be Black enough? Cord Jefferson explores this 'American Fiction' | Fresh Air

In the satirical film “American Fiction,” a frustrated writer can't get his latest book published because editors say it's not "Black" enough. They want him to write clichéd stories about Black life - something screenwriter and director Cord Jefferson says he experienced first-hand as a writer in Hollywood.
In this episode of Fresh Air, host Tonya Mosley talks to Jefferson about his directorial debut, which was recently nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
This interview originally aired December 12, 2023.
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[@MsCaramello73]

This is a FANTASTIC interview! Please thank Cord for his honesty about depression and creativity. And thank you so much for asking probing questions.

[@ourblackgaydiaspora]

This interview, the movie, the director, and the actors all capture authentic examples of Black American life that need more screen time and media exposure. I'm encouraged to continue on my journey of sharing diverse stories and histories. Much appreciated. 🙏🏽💯🙏🏽

[@user-yx8cp6th7e]

It means the Creator chose that color for you

[@auntiebunnyshow]

Every human has mitochondrial AFRICAN GENE!

[@auntiebunnyshow]

Heard the interview with the black Harvard twin D. The problem with black health disparity is 1. U healthy body ideals, grossly heavy blows out micro blood vessels in hearts and kidneys. This leads to diabetes and kidney losses. That’s why 80% of people on dialysis are black. 2. A dire distrust of the medical establishment. People think they can treat themselves with home remedies. Hypertension is the silent killer..3.Livng under duress is crime ridden neighborhoods. Fueled by lawless political changes furthering the threats where black youth are 22 times more likely to die from violence than white youth. can you really blame that on racism or personal choices fueled by fatherless cultural norms. might what you call racism actually be people not wanting to live among this milieu? I see more and more black families in the burbs and they are welcome there too.