It's Lit! S2E2 — Afrofuturism From Books to Blockbusters
It's Lit!•Season 2•Episode 2

Afrofuturism From Books to Blockbusters

Mar 19, 20206 min
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With the success of Black Panther, the term Afro-Futurism got pushed into the mainstream. But what is Afro-Futurism and what is its place in Black storytelling? In this episode we give you the starter pack on answering that question.

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Episode Summary

"Afrofuturism From Books to Blockbusters" is episode 2 of It's Lit! season 2. It aired on March 19, 2020.

Next: E3 · How Fictional Pandemics Reflect the Real ThingBest of Season 2