Panel: Should We Screen This Old Racist Stuff?
Kaboom 2025: Panel Should We Screen This Old Racist Stuff?
Classic animation is full of artistry, innovation - and troubling racial stereotypes. Should these films still be shown, and if so, how?
This panel dives into the ethical and historical questions surrounding controversial cartoons, exploring their impact, context and the responsibilities of filmmakers, curators, and audiences today. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of media history. Is there a way to acknowledge the past without perpetuating its harm?
Panellists: Lamiae El Hajjaji (artist and animator), Quinsy Gario (artist and activist) and Leenke Ripmeester (Head of Curators Eye Filmmuseum). Moderated by Rabia Sitabi-Stigter.
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Production year
2025
Length
75 min.
Event language
English
Country
NL
Part of
Kaboom 2025
Let’s be real—conformity is boring, outdated and even dangerous. Resistance is what changes history, sparks creativity, and fuels innovation. Some of the most powerful animated stories ever told were born from resistance. Sixty years ago, the Provo movement shook Amsterdam with its anarchist creativity, by challenging authority and reimagining the public space. As the city itself marks 750 years, what better way to celebrate than by amplifying voices that refuse to be tamed?
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