Documentary
United States of America
1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed is a documentary film directed and produced by comedian W. Kamau Bell. The film explores the experiences of mixed-race individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Bell's own experience growing up as the child of a white mother and a black father. Bell interviews children and families from various racial backgrounds, discussing the joys and challenges of being mixed-race. The film also addresses issues such as identity, racism, and discrimination, while offering a message of acceptance and inclusion. Through his conversations with others and his own personal anecdotes, Bell creates a powerful and insightful portrait of what it means to be mixed-race in America today.
