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Kobi Libii is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. He is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a cast member on The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, a news satire television series that aired on Comedy Central. On the show, Libii was billed as a "citizen journalist".
Feb 7, 2024 · When asked who he first told that his film got into the 2024 Festival, Kobi Libii won’t limit his response to just one person. “My wife, then Justice,” he says. It’s fitting that the writer-director of The American Society of Magical Negroes reached out to Justice Smith, the film’s star, second.
Kobi Libii was born on 20 January 1980. He is an actor and writer, known for The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024), Alpha House (2013) and Madam Secretary (2014).
Mar 26, 2024 · Director Kobi Libii is not afraid of the truth that needs to be told The American Society of Magical Negroes starring Justice Smith (Aren) tells the story of a young man trying to find his way. Along that journey, he meets David Alan Grier (Roger) a wizard with unusual powers who lends a helping hand.
Mar 23, 2024 · Director Kobi Libii talks about his debut film, The American Society of Magical Negroes, which explores the racist trope of Black characters who only exist to support white people. He explains why he chose the controversial title and how it reflects the film's themes of white discomfort and double consciousness.
Mar 13, 2024 · In “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” the writer-director Kobi Libii’s debut feature film opening March 15, a mysterious group of Black people possess superpowers. But...
Jan 19, 2024 · Kobi Libii is a filmmaker who critiques the "magical negro" trope in his debut comedy. He talks about his personal connection to the subject, the internet controversy and the Sundance premiere of his film.
