White Men Are Cracking Up
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 fetishisation of black women as a manifestation of white male insecurity.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
White Men Are Cracking Up
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1996
Runtime
0h 20m
Genres
Crime, Drama
User Score
35%
Original Title
White Men Are Cracking Up
Production Companies
Leda Serene Films
Director
Ngozi Onwurah
Description
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 fetishisation of black women as a manifestation of white male insecurity.