‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ Performs on Standard Digital & VOD May 3; Blu-ray & DVD May 14

“AN IRREVERENT COMEDY” – VARIETY

EXCLUSIVE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS CONTENT

AVAILABLE TO OWN ON DIGITAL TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2024 AND ON BLU-RAY^TM MAY 14, 2024 

STREAM THE FILM EXCLUSIVELY ON PEACOCK MAY 3, 2024

The new film from Focus Features invites you to step into a world of hilarious satire and magical antics in THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES, available to own in an all-new Collector’s Edition on Digital May 3, 2024 and on Blu-ray^TM and DVD on May 14, 2024 – containing exclusive bonus material that offers a peek behind the curtain on the importance of the film’s story and impact with cast and crew interviews, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film will also be streaming exclusively on Peacock beginning on May 3, 2024.

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES  is directed, written and produced by Kobi Libii (“Madam Secretary”, “Alpha House”) and stars Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu), David Alan Grier (The Color Purple, “Joe Pickett”), An-Li Bogan (After Yang, “The Unsettling”), Drew Tarver (“The Other Two”, “Bless the Harts”), Michaela Watkins (You Hurt My Feelings, “Search Party”), Rupert Friend (Asteroid City, “Anatomy of a Scandal”), and Nicole Byer (“Grand Crew”, “Rugrats”).

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.

BONUS FEATURES on DIGITAL, BLU-RAY^TM AND DVD:

• SECRET SOCIETY MEMBERS
  • Cast converse about their roles and discuss the journey their characters took throughout the film.
• CRAFTING A MAGICAL SOCIETY
  • Step through the secret entrance and see what goes into creating a magical society. Hear from cast and crew on the production design, wardrobe, and cinematography involved in crafting the fantastical world.
• SPEAKING YOUR TRUTH
  • THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES might blend humor with romance, but the topic of race is at the forefront of the film. Filmmakers and cast share the importance of the narrative and the impact telling this story had on them personally.
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER KOBI LIBII

FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend, and Nicole Byer
Casting By: Jeanne McCarthy_{, CSA} and Nicole Abellera Hallman_{, CSA}
Music By: Michael Abels
Costume Designer: Derica Cole Washington
Editor: Brian Olds
Production Designer: Laura Fox
Director Of Photography: Doug Emmett
Executive Producer: Mike Upton, Oren Moverman, Leonid Lebedev
Produced By: Julia Lebedev _p.g.a., and Eddie Vaisman _p.g.a., Angel Lopez _p.g.a., and Kobi Libii_{, p.g.a.}
Written & Directed By: Kobi Libii

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^TM:
Street Date: May 14, 2024
Selection Number: 191329262412
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for some strong language, suggestive material and thematic material
Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish
Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1 for Feature), and Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1 for Feature)
Run Time: 01:44:04

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: May 14, 2024
Selection Number: 191329262405
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for some strong language, suggestive material and thematic material
Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish
Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature)
Run Time: 01:44:11