SMNTY Classics: Black Romantic Comedies

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SMNTY Classics: Black Romantic Comedies

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Feb 13, 2021

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Romantic comedies remain one of Hollywood's most segregated film genres. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline compare the development, tropes and racial tensions within monochromatic rom com worlds.
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Feb 13, 2021

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