Black Magic for White Boys (2019)
At a small New York theatre, an ageing magician comes up with a devilish plan to save his piece of old New York by invoking some real black magic. Harsh realities and fantastic illusions come together in BLACK MAGIC FOR WHITE BOYS, Onur Tukel’s latest film, a bizarre comic adventure about gentrification, race and bodily autonomy in New York City. With over 50 minutes of new footage, Tukel has completely reworked a project initially presented in 2017 as a four-episode series at Tribeca into a gnarly and charmingly weird dark comedy. Balancing edgy misanthropy with a strain of silly sweetness, this is an intimate low-budget parable about the changing face of New York City.
Director: Onur Tukel
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Franck Raharinosy as |
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Gesley Alexis as |
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Bar Bar as |
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Jamie Block as |
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Brendan Miller as Ralphie |
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Teisha Hickman as Teisha |
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Frantzdy Alexandre as Open Mic Night Performer |
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Jacqueline Almonte as Jackie |
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Irene Bremis as Wendy |
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Ron Brice as Bus Stop Guy |
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Colin Buckingham as Dean |
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Natalie Carter as |
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Jules Citro as Comedian |
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Tavares Jamal Cherry as Bryson |
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Nowa Clark as Hester |
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Denisa as Alina |
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Eva Dorrepaal as Lucy |
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Kyvon Edwin as Kelvin |
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Annie McCain Engman as Wendy |
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Tina Fabrique as Tina |
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McGregory Frederique as Joshua |
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Ronald Guttman as Larry |
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Karl Jacob as Giant Dean |
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Charlie LaRose as Chase |
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Philip Paul Kelly as Open Mic Night Performer |
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Greg Mays as Greg |
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Michael Preston as Perry |
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TJ Gold as Audience Member |
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Glen Raphael as Open Mic Night Performer |
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Onur Tukel as Oscar |
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Brian W. Smith as Quentin |
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Selwyn Wright Jr. as Selwyn |
| Directing | Christine Luby | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Onur Tukel | Director |