Director A. Sayeeda Clarke Discusses Her Film 'White'

Name: Director A. Sayeeda Clarke Discusses Her Film 'White'
Uploaded: 2011-04-11T14:44:00Z
Duration: P209S
Description: In 'White', director A. Sayeeda Clarke imagines the social impacts of a warming planet. The oppressive sun has turned melanin into a commodity, which can be extracted from the skin and sold for fast cash. Clarke discusses the impact on racial identity and the future of racial exploitation through this short film.

Clip: 04/11/2011 | 3m 29s

In 'White', director A. Sayeeda Clarke imagines the social impacts of a warming planet. The oppressive sun has turned melanin into a commodity, which can be extracted from the skin and sold for fast cash. Clarke discusses the impact on racial identity and the future of racial exploitation through this short film.

Aired: 04/11/11

Rating: NR

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Director A. Sayeeda Clarke Discusses Her Film 'White'

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