African American Express (2024)
Overview
African American Express is an abstract animation exploring the impact of consumerism in the Black community. Told in the style of Soviet Propaganda, this animated short dissects the pattern of excessive materialism and consumption prevalent within the Black population.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.878 |
Directed By
Sydnie Baynes
Crew
Sydnie Baynes
Sydnie Baynes
Sydnie Baynes
Sydnie Baynes
Olivier Soudin
Vid Cousins
Tyler Rauman
Robert E. Weems
Evan Wasson
Esandi Amarakoon
Devan Blackwell
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