Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino "This is America": A Review and Self Reflection
I love the arts. I always have a strong admiration and appreciation for the artistic mind. Especially when it makes me wonder about the message behind the art piece. Donald Glover or his alter ego Childish Gambino video clip of his latest single “ This is America ” will make you sit up and take notice. The four minute video cracks open a discourse of current issues that is symbolic and metaphorically well executed. Saying that this multi talented actor, singer, comedian, writer, producer, director, songwriter, rapper and dj is a sheer genius is an understatement. The essence of the video showcases how we easily mask important issues that goes on behind the scenes of clouded reality. In this case, issues of the black community. The song begins with a festive upbeat and the presence of a man sitting on a chair and Glover topless at the back. The camera moves in and we see Glover turn with a unhappy and forced expression then awkwardly dancing to the mu...