They Cloned Tyrone is a loud, absurd, and charming sci-fi film that's equal parts blaxploitation, social commentary, and confirmed conspiracy theories. Following three unlikely heroes as they uncover a government conspiracy that weaponizes cultural staples and stereotypes against them. Gabe unpacks the harmful stereotypes and the power of Blaxploitation films. Kat gives an in-depth history lesson about the government and CIA's role in the role of drug trafficking around the world and how they use their power to oppress.
\nSources in this Episode:
\n\nWhat Is Blaxploitation: The Essential Guide To The Subgenre
\n\nThe INFAMOUS \u201cBlack\u201d McDonald\u2019s commercials
\nDirector Juel Taylor Uncovers the Easter Eggs in They Cloned Tyrone | Netflix
\nThe Truths and Symbolisms in \u201cThey Cloned Tyrone\u201d | by ASUS BUTTERFLY
\nThey Cloned Tyrone' Director Juel Taylor on His Favorite Conspiracies and Winning Over Erykah Badu
\nHow \u2018They Cloned Tyrone\u2019 Transforms Racial Archetypes into Unlikely Heroes
\n\nThe Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia
\nWhat We Really Know About the CIA and Crack
\n\nMANAGING A NIGHTMARE - How the CIA Watched Over the Destruction of Gary Webb | The Intercept | By Ryan Devereaux
\nReaganomics and Its Implications for African-American Family Life
\nReaganomics: The Impact On Black Economic Mobility
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