A really good musical

December 18, 2022 9:27 PM

Extremely talented singer/songwriter and performer Todrick Hall has written, directed, choreographed, produced and performed in a 1 hour 31 minute long musical film, Forbidden, full of great songs, great choreography, great costumes and great sets which is FREE to watch on his youtube site. The supporting cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Tiffany Haddish, Jade Novah, and RuPaul.

Todrick Hall [who is a gay Black man] has set his film in a world where Black and LGBT people are the mainstream, and straight people and white people are marginalised/othered. He uses this as a lens to critique homophobia and racism.

The musical genres within the musical vary widely, but some highlights include:


Wanted


Nobody (Jade Novah & Cynthia Erivo)


All American


Changed My Mind

posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (8 comments total)

Musical? Opera...
posted by amtho at 10:29 PM on December 18, 2022

Did he pay people this time
posted by litleozy at 1:50 AM on December 19, 2022 [13 favorites]

It appears this is one production (it’s a few years old) for which various crew and dancers have alleged that they weren’t paid. I’m still interested in watching with an ad blocker, though.
posted by Comet Bug at 12:28 PM on December 19, 2022

So, just as a quick note, if you post youtu.be shortened links, it breaks the MetaFilter inline player, requiring a click through to see the thing rather than being able to watch/preview without leaving the page.
posted by hippybear at 1:46 PM on December 19, 2022 [1 favorite]

Haven't finished it yet, but I am impressed. Thanks!
posted by eotvos at 1:52 PM on December 19, 2022 [1 favorite]

And the bicycle built for two makes me giggle.
posted by eotvos at 6:37 AM on December 20, 2022

Also the lawnmower guy. So many details!
posted by eotvos at 6:41 AM on December 20, 2022

Edit: deleting a comment I might regret. Apologies.
posted by eotvos at 7:00 AM on December 20, 2022