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By Neetzan Zimmerman Apr 25, 2012 4:13 PM

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To the Western World: Africans Challenge Hollywood’s Stereotypical Depiction of Africans

To the Western World: Africans Challenge Hollywood's Stereotypical Depiction of Africans

Four African men — Benard, Brian, Derrick, Gabriel — address the Western world re: one-track stereotypes used by Hollywood in its portrayal of African men.

Directed by Joe Sabia, who you might remember from his previous must-watch Mama Hope campaign video, "Alex Presents: Commando."

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