FULL FEATURE DOCUMENTARY

Colorism still permeates many aspects of American society, despite this social construct being created and imposed over a century ago. This term still has a negative connotation in America today, although it is largely considered there as an outdated racial slur. Recently, Black Americans highly criticized a mainstream news anchorman at a white-owned TV station in Missouri for referring to Blacks by this term on-air.  Should this be an issue still in 2024? Our Full Feature Documentary explores the evolution of colorism in America, particularly around the meaning and use of the term colored, while also taking a look at this same term being openly accepted in South Africa (SA) when referring to South African Coloureds (not to be confused with South African Blacks). Are Black Americans also seen as Coloureds in South Africa? 

Our documentary, Tracing the Colored Line from Atlanta to Cape Town: Evolution of American Colorism, responds to these questions and more.  This film also uncovers many historical and cultural details as it juxtaposes the notion of colorism and use of the Colored/Coloured term in both the US and SA, respectively.  In so doing, this documentary takes you on a historical journey from the Jim Crow Era up to present-day in southern Georgia, revealing how Black people in America's deep South existed as Coloreds. Through personal accounts of those still living and thriving in Georgia – those in their 80s and 90s, we learn first-hand what life was like during this period. We travel through time to unveil how color is perceived today in America. This film also provides South African Coloureds with a public face to be acknowledged by the rest of the world. It brings this race of people to the forefront for our audiences around the world, with a peek into their lives through their live conversations, interviews, and honest reflections on what it means to be Coloured in South Africa.