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It is important to note early on that Dusty & Stones is a good country act. Not good for two young guys from Africa. Good for anyone, anywhere. The first time the duo launched into a song in the documentary, I did a double take.
the state of first and second generation narratives in the African diaspora is sorely lacking in comparison. The dominant Black voice in mainstream cinema and television is overwhelmingly American. It is no secret that nuanced portraits of Black immigrants and the experience of their offspring in mainstream media are few and far between. During the Reagan era, the sitcoms The Cosby Show and A Different World would occasionally feature characters from the Caribbean or South Africa, particularly during the country’s apartheid years.