16 Nov 2021
Candyman Candyman Candy- Nevermind!
We are treating you all with a longer episode today as Sam and Crystal reflect on the original 1992 Candyman! They discuss the real life and fictional inspirations behind the film as well as examine the treatment of women and Black people in horror.
Segregation Reading Recommendation: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Sources
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cabrini-Green (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cabrini-Green)
Human Rights Watch Report: https://www.hrw.org/legacy/reports98/police/uspo54.htm (https://www.hrw.org/legacy/reports98/police/uspo54.htm)
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror Documentary: https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/horror-noire-a-history-of-black-horror/e650978256281a67 (https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/horror-noire-a-history-of-black-horror/e650978256281a67)
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