Myth of a Colorblind France explores the extraordinary and sometimes difficult lives of Blacks in Paris from the 19th century to the present. For over a century, African American artists, authors, musicians, and others have traveled to Paris to escape US racism. The documentary investigates why they chose France, why the French were fascinated by African Americans, and to what extent France is truly colorblind. It examines the lives and careers of renowned African Americans who emigrated to Paris, including Josephine Baker, James Baldwin, and Richard Wright.
Myth of a Colorblind France
The extraordinary and tumultuous experiences of Black people in Paris are explored, spanning from the 19th century to the present, as African American creatives travel to the City of Light to shape their destinies and make a lasting mark.
