Am I Black Enough for You
Göran Hugo Olsson:
Am I Black Enough for You (Sweden, 2009)
87 min. - English
Am I Black Enough for You tells the story of Billy Paul, an American soul singer whose song Me and Mrs. Jones became a huge hit in the 1970s. The 71-year-old Paul is known for his soulful love songs, but many consider his milestones to be the songs concentrating on social ills and the equality of black people, such as the title song of the film Am I Black Enough for You. This song became very significant in Paul's career. Being released right after Me and Mrs. Jones, this political song might have determined the direction of the rest of Paul's career.
This documentary by Göran Olsson is a musically impressive film. The soul icon's rehearsals and gigs are followed from close range. Through Paul's life and career the world of racism, freedom fighting, human rights battle and Afro-American history opens to the viewer. Indeed, one of the tools of the fight for freedom has been soul music. With his music Billy Paul has taken his message across the world. Am I Black Enoug for You tells a story about how rough environment often creates the most beautiful music.
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GÖRAN HUGO OLSSON
Documentary filmmaker and manufacturer of his own innovation, the A-Cam, a Super-16 film camera. Has traveled the world making films for television since the late 80's. Editor as well as founder of the short documentary TV program Ikon (SVT). Prior to that on SVT:s "Elbyl" series. Co-founder of Story AB where he made bold, strong and drastic films like "Fuck you, fuck you very much". As well as commercials and music videos.
