We discuss the 5 black classified child stars of the Little Rascals(Our Gang) comedy series produced by Hal Roach. Ernest ‘Sunshine Sammie’ Morrison, Eugene “Pineapple’ Jackson, Allen ‘Farina’ Hoskins, Matthew ‘Stymie’ Beard & William ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas. We attempt to look back at the environment and challenges experienced these child actors and their family members from a counter-racist perspective. We use clips of Damon Wayans, Julia Lee, Hal Roach & NPR to add context.
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