White Men Are Cracking Up
Originally released in 1996. White Men Are Cracking Up is a crime/drama film. directed by Ngozi Onwurah. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Theo Omambala, Jon Finch, and Tom Geoghegan
Synopsis
Maisie Blue is an enigmatic black widow figure under investigation by detective Margrave for her involvement in the suicides of successful white men. Through the blurred lines of perception and reality, the myth of the Black feminine mystique is explored under the guise of a murder mystery. The film explores the fetishization of Black women as a manifestation of white male insecurity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Leda Serene Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Men Are Cracking Up about?
Maisie Blue is an enigmatic black widow figure under investigation by detective Margrave for her involvement in the suicides of successful white men. Through the blurred lines of perception and rea...
Who directed White Men Are Cracking Up?
White Men Are Cracking Up was directed by Ngozi Onwurah.
How long is White Men Are Cracking Up?
White Men Are Cracking Up has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was White Men Are Cracking Up released?
White Men Are Cracking Up was released on January 1, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Men Are Cracking Up?
The main cast of White Men Are Cracking Up includes Theo Omambala, Jon Finch, Tom Geoghegan, Nick Simons, Bernard Lawrence.