Summaries

"Wigger" is a spellbinding urban drama, which chronicles the life of a young, White, male (Brandon) who totally emulates and immerses himself in African American life and culture. Brandon is an aspiring R&B singer struggling to overcome the confines of a White racist, impoverished family headed by a neo-Nazi father who is absolutely appalled by his son's total identification with Black culture. Additionally, he is oft times reminded of his position of privilege by virtue of being White in a White, racist society despite his adamant efforts to transcend "Whiteness", institutionalized racism, and find a place for himself in a world in which he rejects Whiteness but is not always fully embraced by African American culture. Ultimately, this is the story of a young White, inner-city, male caught up in an emotional, psychological, experiential, and racial "Catch 22" determined to be granted acceptance in the life and culture with which he chooses to identify.—Omowale Akintunde

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Keywords
  • african american
  • urban setting
  • black american
  • r&b
  • wigger
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 6, 1997
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Production companies Akintunde Productions

Box office

Budget $500000

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