In Season 1 of Revenge of the Black Best Friend we meet the self-help guru Dr. Toni Shakur, and see her work to support Black actors who have been cast as token Black characters.
#1 | 31.03.2022Episode 1 (The Sassy Black Best Friend)
Dr. Toni Shakur advertises her latest book in a ‘90s style infomercial and uses two case studies to illustrate how she would rewrite the stereotype of the sassy Black best friend.
#2 | 31.03.2022Episode 2 (I Swear I’m In This)
In an episode of her recently syndicated talk show, Dr. Toni Shakur reveals to a Black actor that he has been cut from his new film and gives him a chance to confront the director who gave him the axe
#3 | 31.03.2022Episode 3 (The One Who Dies First)
Phil is a Black actor on the set of a horror film who realizes a terrible truth: he’s “the guy who dies first.” Dr. Toni Shakur helps him resist the stereotype that requires his imminent death.
#4 | 31.03.2022Episode 4 (Never the Hero)
Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new series about a super squad of former sidekicks.
#5 | 31.03.2022Episode 5 (Thug Race)
Dr. Toni Shakur is a guest judge on a reality tv show called Thug Race, where Black actors compete to determine who can play the most convincing “thug” and secure a speaking role in an upcoming film.
#6 | 31.03.2022Episode 6 (Cancelled)
A high profile actress releases a video exposing the ways Dr. Toni Shakur has exploited Black actors and capitalised on racism in film and TV. Even worse, now she has been cancelled on Black Twitter.