wypipo

Along with the Dazed team, Bec produced and commissioned this short film WYPIPO. Directed by Florian Joahn, Jean Paul Paula and Brian & Karl, and starring Mykki Blanco, Compulsory Films saw this film into its fullest fruition. Mykki Blanco, a long term collaborator of Dazed’s, speaks truth to power, on white supremacy, through intense satire. The artist dons full whiteface to imitate white archetypes including right-wing politicians, neighbourhood watchers, and a hip-hop fan who doesn’t want to talk about race. Inspired by stories like #PermitPatty, a white woman who called the police on a black kid selling water, and #BarbecueBecky, a woman who reported black kids for cooking food, Meredith is a lesser known character played by Mykki Blanco for WYPIPO. Donald Trump as a character tips the scales in the other direction. A mix of surreal, sincere, and hilarious, the film features added commentary from Mykki, creative director Jean Paul Paula and Sja’iesta.