Episode 87: Bamboozled - Reclaiming History - a podcast by Travis Knights

Spike Lee's film 'Bamboozled' puts Tap Dance on trial and condemns it to death. Condemn minstrelsy, yes please. Condemn blackface, all day. Condemn Tap Dance... big problem! This week we unpack Spike Lee's film 'Bamboozled' on its 20 year anniversary and rediscover a deeply painful part of the history of Tap Dance.

Supplemental clips:
Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's film 'Malcom X'
Youtube clip: Spike Lee interview on Bamboozled with Charlie Rose (2000)
Youtube clip: Malcom X - Who Taught You To Hate Yourself

Watch minstrelsy montage from Bamboozled: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C45g3YP7JOk

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