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I am late to the party for this one, but if you think you'd like a slightly surreal, radically anti-capitalist spin on the super hero story tropes, "I'm a Virgo" is a great watch.

It is a bit silly at times, but has an interesting take on issues of racism, coming of age and liberation through solidarity. Big fan of the character of Jones, the communist organiser, and her storytelling powers.

It's from Boots Riley, who also made "Sorry to bother you", which I loved. He is a self declared communist, and it shows on his work. So if you liked that, this will be up your alley.

We really enjoyed the first season and are interested in a second one, if it is ever released.

https://youtu.be/PSyKhFwEo7c

#series #ImAVirgo #antiCapitalism

I'm A Virgo - Official Trailer | Prime Video

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The Hollywood Reporter Jun 20, 2024

‘I’m a Virgo’s Secret Sauce: Anti-Capitalist Messaging and a Briefcase Full of Dolls
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/im-a-virgo-boots-riley-jharrel-jerome-interview-1235925887/

‘I’m a Virgo’s Secret Sauce: Anti-Capitalist Messaging and a Briefcase Full of Dolls

Creator Boots Riley, star Jharrel Jerome and other cast and crew discuss what made shooting the surreal superhero story supremely unique — from "Lord of the Rings elf-style" shooting to Olivia Washington rewriting testicle jokes.

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Deadline Jun 6, 2024

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https://deadline.com/2024/06/tv-talk-podcast-emmy-comedy-contenders-1235959833/

TV Talk Podcast: Emmys Comedy Category Is No Laughing Matter This Year With Serious Contenders Galore

A week before voting begins for Emmy nominations, our Awards kingpin & our Lead TV Critic get serious about the funny business of the Comedy category

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Deadline May 13, 2024

‘I’m A Virgo’ Star Jharrel Jerome, Creative Team & Cast On Magic Of Illusion And Solving Math Problems – Deadline Studio At Prime Experience
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https://deadline.com/2024/05/im-a-virgo-jharrel-jerome-boots-riley-interview-1235911013/

‘I’m A Virgo’ Star Jharrel Jerome, Creative Team & Cast On Magic Of Illusion And Solving Math Problems – Deadline Studio At Prime Experience

Amidst the political and social aspects of I’m a Virgo, the power of illusion and visual reality was in many ways a character unto itself.

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Deadline Dec 30, 2023

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Best TV of 2023: Succession, Taylor Swift & NFL, Tupac, Reservation Dogs Among Top 10

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IndieWire Dec 7, 2023

Jharrel Jerome Remembers the Moment He Was Cast as a 13-Foot-Tall Giant in ‘I’m a Virgo’
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https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/jharrel-jerome-im-a-virgo-indiewire-honors-1234932058/

Jharrel Jerome Plays a Giant But Always Remembers the 'Little Moments'

IndieWire Honors: The “I’m A Virgo” star dedicated his award to “visionary” Boots Riley for “allowing Black faces to literally be larger than life.”

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IndieWire Nov 30, 2023

‘I’m a Virgo’ Had Star Jharrel Jerome Excitedly Asking ‘What the Hell Is Going On?’
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https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/jharrel-jerome-interview-indiewire-honors-1234930717/

Jharrel Jerome on Challenges of 'I'm a Virgo' Shoot, Boots Riley Bond

The Emmy winner, who is set to receive the Performance Award at IndieWire Honors for his work on the Boots Riley-helmed Prime Video satire, talks of the bounds and bliss in playing a gentle giant.

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