About W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro

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About

W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro (2018) is a stand-up comedy and talk show special featuring comedian and political satirist W. Kamau Bell. The special was recorded at the Heights Theater in Houston, Texas, and was released on Netflix in June 2018.

In this special, Bell tackles issues of race, politics, and social justice, sharing his unique perspective as a black man who grew up attending private schools. He delves into topics such as white privilege, institutional racism, and the challenges faced by black people in America.

Making / Production

W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro was directed by Shannon Hartman and produced by Page Hurwitz. The special was recorded during a live performance at the Heights Theater, capturing the energy and interaction between Bell and the audience.

Bell's performance is shot in a minimalist style, with a simple stage setup and focus on his storytelling and delivery. The special effectively blends stand-up comedy with elements of a talk show, as Bell engages with the audience and incorporates their reactions into his performance.

Actors

• W. Kamau Bell as Himself - Bell is the main performer in the special, delivering his insightful and thought-provoking comedy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro is Bell's third comedy special, following his critically acclaimed specials "Semi-Prominent Negro" and "W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro."
• The special was filmed during Bell's critically acclaimed "The Kamau Man's Private School Negro" tour.
• W. Kamau Bell is known for his work as a socio-political commentator, with his television series "United Shades of America" winning multiple awards.

Awards

W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro was not nominated for any awards.

Quotes

• "As a black man who went to a private school, I had a different experience. A much scarier experience."
• "White people are angry with me because they're told I'm angry with them. But I'm not; I'm something way scarier to them: I'm disappointed."
• "There is no one America. There's multiple Americas. There's one America for white people, and then there's the America everybody else lives in."

Music / Soundtrack

There is no original soundtrack for W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro. The special primarily focuses on Bell's stand-up comedy and does not incorporate music.