SOFT BWOI - Daniel Bailey
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SOFT BWOI - Daniel Bailey
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Soundsystem culture injects this triumphant short with a rallying cry, calling on all Black boys and men who have been labelled “soft” to Wake Up! Filmmaker Daniel Bailey returns to our screens with a mission - to turn the derogatory accusation of softness on its head. In yardie culture, “yuh too soft” can mark you from childhood, the equivocation of gentleness and sensitivity with weakness and irrelevance. In this ensemble production, Soft Bwoi (2022) refuses such sentiment and Babylon itself, using folklore and imagery from Caribbean carnival culture and queerness to redefine this misconception. The concealment of emotion, embracing norms, and the repression of femininity are no longer signs of power and strength. Instead, it is in seeking the divine feminine, deep connections with one another and the rejection of toxicity that will unite Black men to find better ways to survive in this harsh but limitless world. Yes lawd!
In this episode, Daniel discusses the inspirations and influences behind the film and more.
Fringe of Colour Films is a hybrid arts festival for Black people and People of Colour. Find out more at fringeofcolour.co.uk