''Everything's Gonna Be All White'' is an American

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television series that premiered on

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on February 11, 2022.

Overview

The series released a trailer, featuring a trigger warning that says, "Warning: This Trailer May Trigger White People". The series will feature interviews, discussing the experiences of

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and events such as the

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and

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. Amanda Seales, who was cast in the series, said that the series will discuss white fragility. The series aired in three parts, with a fourth (bonus) episode made only available to Showtime on Demand subscribers. In a

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interview, Sacha Jenkins said that he had been working on the series since around the time of the

Cast

* Amanda Seales *

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* Ibram X. Kendi *

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* Tamika Mallory *

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* Favianna Rodriguez * Nick Estes *

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* Linda Sarsour * Carmen Perez

Episodes

Reception

The series has received significant backlash on social media, with many accusing the series of causing divide among Americans and promoting anti-white racism.

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ranked the series as one of the top ten films to watch during

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. According to a report by TheGrio, the series received both positive and negative feedback. Vivienne Germain, a writer for ''

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'' reviewed the series, saying the series lacked depth in the way it discussed racial issues. Daniel Finberg, a television critic for ''

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'' also reviewed the series, saying the bonus episode outshined the rest of the series. Joe Berkowitz, an opinion columnist with ''

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'' compared the series to the film '' Memento''.

References

External links

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