A political cartoonist saw his industry 'implode.' So he turned to TV to tell his story
Amid nationwide marches for Black lives, Black animation professionals speak about systemic racism in the industry and the need for diversity.“I think being woke is about just coming to a new understanding about something,” said Knight. The show’s title is a recognition that the word itself is complicated.
“There was no way we’re going to call the show ‘Woke’ and have it as, like, this serious show,” said Knight. “We’re sort of making fun of the aspect of it because no one can be 100% woke, there’s too many contradictions about being woke. It can be a burden if you’re known as ‘the super woke person.’ It can drive one crazy. That’s the way we approach it. Nothing is straight black and white.
Knight also believes the show would have been timely whether it premiered 10 years ago or 10 years in the future. “Racism and police brutality [are] evergreen,” said Knight. “I think this is a moment where a lot of people are just starting to understand the systemic racism that’s going on here. But I think for some places, it’s just a fad. It’s in right now. So, ‘Let’s post our Black Lives Matter avatar, but let’s not do any real work,’ you know. I’m hoping that we’re moving forward. But it’s not hard to be cynical about it.
He believes it’s important for decision makers at Hollywood studios to reflect the diversity of the television and moviegoing audience, but he didn’t approach “Woke” as a “thing that’s gonna change anything.”Knight remains focused on creating works that he himself would want to read or watch.
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