One of Them Days Producer Wants More Black Stories in Hollywood

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Producer Issa Rae, of the film “One of Them Days,” has expressed hope that it will spur an increase in Black narratives in Hollywood. Released on January 17, 2025, this Sony Pictures production has been a hit both critically and financially since its debut.

Producer Issa Rae hopes One of Them Days will prove there’s demand for Black stories

In a conversation with The Wrap, Issa Rae discussed the film “One of Them Days.” During this chat, she shared her aspirations for the movie to stimulate interest in telling more Black narratives.

Talking about the challenges of hitting “studio standards” and ensuring a film’s popularity, Issa Rae expressed her conviction that the success of One of Them Days would demonstrate that there exists an audience craving movies like this.

Regarding the studio’s expectations for the project, she mentioned, “It’s important to note that, as Black filmmakers with Black female leads, there’s a risk. If our work doesn’t succeed, they might say ‘We tried this’, which is an unfair burden.

Based on Variety’s report, Universal Pictures’ The Wolf Man was projected to lead at the domestic box office during the previous weekend. However, it ended up placing third behind Mufasa: The Lion King from Disney, which reclaimed the top position over the extended weekend, and One of Them Days, whose impressive opening of $14.2 million allowed it to recover its production costs. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has garnered a rating of 95% on the Tomatometer based on 65 reviews and 92% on the Popcornmeter.

In this narrative, the focus is on two inseparable friends portrayed by SZA and Keke Palmer. They find themselves facing the challenge of a potential eviction from their shared residence, while also striving to preserve their bond throughout this difficult time.

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2025-01-21 19:10