1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed | Official Trailer | HBO

In 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, Emmy Award-winning comedian W. Kamau Bell explores growing up mixed race in today’s America. The @HBO Original documentary premieres May 2 on @HBOMax. #GrowingUpMixedHBO
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[@katmina611]

As a mixed person, this is so overdue that it's tragic. However, now that we have this in our current climate, it gives me hope in humanity again. Share. This. With. Everyone. You. Know.

[@ionsskills616]

I know most people think I am from Middle East but I half Indian and half Romanian

[@mgf7925]

This was so good. I was born in the 70s, went to high school in the Bay Area in the 90s. Got a LOT of "what are you" my entire life. My parents were able to give perspective on their cultures but neither of them understood what it was to be both. I had a very different experience than they did. I think the biggest challenge of being multi racial and multi cultural is the pushback from your own people and family. I was the only half white cousin. I was teased for being white. But also the brownest of my friend group. As a kid I never felt that I totally belonged to any group. As an adult I love being different, I love that I have ancestry from all over the world. It is very strange to have kids who look 100% white and have a very different experience than I did. Thanks to the filmmaker for a great documentary. And the kids are just amazing.

[@rw7567]

I’m mixed race and from the south. Loved this doc but wish he had covered mixed kids from different geographic regions of the USA. The mixed experience is very different when geography is included…

[@ruthpicon2203]

That would have cost more money and time to make. If this doc does really well maybe HBO will let Kamau make a Part 2 or even better a whole series based on this. A 6 or 8 part series would do justice to this topic. It would also allow Kamau to travel around the country to focus on different regions.

[@deli1534]

This is so good!! My best friend is in this! She's the one who said "Black, Asian, Love, and a llama, and a corgi."

[@SamanthaMac912]

I loved the documentary but as a black mom with a mixed daughter I would’ve loved to see black moms in here

[@FJBallday]

Not a single one

[@Sara-fv4mt]

Its very telling they didn't even feature one bw with a mixed child. Even googling or searching youtube they could've picked a few bw with mixed kids out if they wanted.

[@ubiquity02]

RESEARCH KAMU BELL, the producer. He has a strong dislike for BW. He started out as a comedian and used to make jokes about us for years. And the jokes were not funny. You could tell that they are coming from a place of anger, strong dislike and possibly rejection, when he was younger. Kamu is OBSESSED with mixed race/interracial topics but uses Black Cvil Rights struggle as subjects to make money. He comes across as having a strong dislike for WM/the establishment (his social media), but is obssessed with white and mixed at the same time. It's weird and I noticed it years ago.

[@Why_you_mad_tho]

That barely exists and mothers pass the culture so it’s more complicated with a non black mother

[@Jae0331]

@@Sara-fv4mtyeah its very telling bcus 95% of mixed children have white mothers...? If your so pressed have a kid with a white man like huh

[@Kay-ql8zr]

I am so excited to hear from MIXED FOLKS! I know Kamu’s gonna get me riled up to!!! As a Black woman with mixed children this is an ongoing conversation I’ve been having since BEFORE my kids were even born. I can already tell Imma be frustrated by some parents lack of forethought.

[@italiannn16]

The lack of forethought comes from parents, and people in general, who make a big deal about race. Know anyone like that?

[@Azure_tv]

Finally we get representation

[@bronichiwa984]

Korean/White - It's refreshing to see a film that represents us.

[@ayuanabradford3206]

You mean all of us

[@italiannn16]

So you consider yourself different from other people? It's funny how the people who complain about everything being about race are the ones who make everything about race.

[@travelingdude1621]

So, do you identify as one race, both races or neither but other? I’ve been to Asia. If you’re mixed race, most Asians won’t consider you Asian at all. Of course, most whites worldwide won’t consider you white either. It’s gotta be an interesting place to be in. 🤷‍♂️

[@Drityfro09]

What White? Euro/Ameri/Afri!???

[@kRod200]

As a mixed person I hate having to explain how my mother is British/Jamaican and my father is Spaniard/Dominican

[@pgbollwerk]

Outstanding documentary. Just watched it. Extra special for those of us who live in the Bay Area. Definitely deserves an Emmy.

[@Azure_tv]

Thankful that there is a doc about multiracial people. We appreciate the visibility

[@ImmortalDynastyTarot]

This conversation is very much needed. As a biracial woman, and the mother of a mixed son Im happy this is happening ❤

[@italiannn16]

What conversation?

[@scott4172]

United Airlines currently has this on their streaming library. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

[@imspinny]

as a mixed guy I'm loving this tbh

[@joycetrotmanjordan3558]

Excellent documentary, the young people are fantastic! Way to Go Kamau; Speaking Truth to Power‼️

[@eduardoclaros5735]

daughters are filipino and latino. this hit home for so many reasons.

[@LiveANoursishedLife]

I'm 58 yrs old and I am still asked "what are you." It's a trigger that I am still working out in therapy. It's not, what are you mixed with, etc. It's the "what" are you that triggers me. As if I am a thing. Hopefully, this gen will have a better way of dealing with the racism from both sides. For me, I'm not Black enough, and White people, well, anyway. This should be an intersting watch.

[@kevindeanschrooders]

I relate 💯

[@randomgeekcrap]

Same problems

[@italiannn16]

The fact that everyone asks you the same thing should tell you something. Stop being so weak and victimized. It's destroying the world.

[@carlajourdan7319]

Same

[@christidcr4703]

This is a very needed conversation and I'm so excited you created it. It's going to be awesome... I can already tell. ❤️ Keep on doing the good work. It's very appreciated.

[@italiannn16]

It's only needed if all your life revolves around is race. Normal people don't care.

[@blaze14ZX]

Lets go Kamau. The Cosby doc was great and I'm looking forward to this one.

[@wkamaub]

Leeeeeeeeet's gooooooooooooooo!

[@jordanong5114]

I used to like interracial dating. But due to aging and teenage rebellion, I’m not anymore. I’m a single young man whose job is to make my family and friends to become young again. And if the good kids want their parents and grandparents to become young again, I would be happy to help.

[@ruthpicon2203]

Great job Kamau. Congrats to everyone who contributed to this project!

[@truebloodtheband]

Llama and a corgi?? ,,, ME TOO! (this looks great)

[@Brilliant_Mulata]

IN Jamaica, the "Browning class" is the term used to refer to people of mixed African and European ancestry, essentially the same as a "mulatto class" in other contexts, but with the "browning" term signifying a more specific social and cultural identity within the Jamaican context; it often implies a higher social status than simply being "mixed race.". Key points about the "browning class": Meaning: Refers to individuals of mixed African and European ancestry, often with lighter skin tones and European kr Asian or Mixed race phenotype compared to the majority Black population in Jamaica. Social implications: Historically, the "browning class" has been associated with greater privilege and access to opportunities compared to those considered purely Black. Terminology preference: While "mulatto" is technically accurate, "browning" is preferred in Jamaica as it reflects the unique social dynamics and cultural nuances of the island.

[@darknessoolala]

I feel I need to make my husband watch this lol I’m mixed, he’s white, and we just had a son 2 months ago. He’s been more concerned about what his experience will be like than me just because he doesn’t understand being mixed, so maybe this will give him a better idea than I can

[@hadassahmonique2134]

I'm mixed too and had a son 3 months ago! His father is white. 🥴

[@Candyzlovz]

I REALLY want to see the entire documentary, as all the snippets are so rich with beautiful young people that are bright, very intelligent and express themselves in ways that just makes the heart smile with joy. BUT I'm not an HBO subscriber. Somehow, this documentary has got to be made available, so all people, can view and enjoy it for free. PICK IT UP PBS and run it constantly!

[@MonSune9551II]

Confusion at 1000%. Refinement.

[@WeLoveInColor]

Looking forward to watching this one!!

[@RevBobo-u8p]

This is a very beautiful film that the whole family can watch, In fact, I think kids would be especially interested!

[@angelagarza21]

Love this and I can't wait to watch!

[@joewhitehead3]

I say the future’s in good hands with these kids 👍👊

[@TheGoldeneyez2012]

I'm African-American and Native American. Not sorry. 🇺🇸

[@bronichiwa984]

Why would anyone be sorry?

[@rayalvarez7247]

Fascination with melanin. People intermingle. The end.

[@r.p.5903]

When did American become a race? Why isn't that standardized on paperwork? I just let the VA yesterday, they asked me if I was everything but that, and I'm a veteran.

[@alfredtheoctopus]

OMGG that’s my friend who’s one of the advocates on this show!! So happy for Kaylin and can’t wait to watch 😍😍

[@jusdiffer]

Whoo???!!

[@Poor_BBJ]

Ridiculous. Why don't some parents prepare their biracial children for the real world? Are there not tapped in? They will fill a diaper bag, a book bag but not fill child's mental and emotional bank to be able to stand firm and not be shaken for who they are, thus setting the foundation for future biracial bonding. Blows me away.

[@shanazblacksun7201]

Hello everyone I am of pakistan decent and black

[@shanazblacksun7201]

I love ❤ John wilson and his sense of humor literally watch 2 episodes every night ..and this one is certainly close to home

[@bronichiwa984]

Blackistani

[@jeromescamaroni4665]

I was born with a half Italian half Puerto Rican father and a half Spanish half Puerto Rican mother

[@WarrenG-fv4ij]

i thought that kid on the thumbnail was lil queen latifah

[@regeneratewithlinda386]

She looks SO much like her! I thought the same!

[@OfficialStevenCravis]

Fantastic!

[@AnnaMarieBooth.Educator]

Hello to Miles from Ms Booth 👍🏽

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

When I walk into a room, I must let everyone know that I’m a black person. My skin color is my entire being and my whole life revolves around it.

[@SaHayes-it2uw]

Troll

[@jovicacvetkovic2650]

100% white and proud to be white. Why there is no white male in movie:??

[@monicquevan1903]

No Black women either 🤷

[@lovelymix8056]

What are you talking about plenty of white men are in movies?!! Just look at that Timothee chalamet everywhere with his square face a$$.

[@SaHayes-it2uw]

@@monicquevan1903 there were black women and girls in the show.

[@phaniePaq]

​@Sa. Hayes i think she meant the absent of a black mother in an interracial relationship/parenting. It basically had just white or Asian women with a black male or Asian male. No black women or white male prospective of being in an interracial relationship with parenting. It was a nice documentary but not in depth.

[@Kayodoms]

go watch Birth of Nation or something

[@tommyhodges2105]

Mixed are beautiful ❤

[@spike2227]

It's unnatural

[@PrincessPink433]

I’m mixed, big deal. Stop obsessing over race.

[@EvanEvans9]

Human diversity is beautiful, it would be a shame if everyone was mixed. My opinion.

[@mrroberttrujillo]

LOVE

[@NayNaySayersX]

💜✨💜

[@annakarenina4832]

The most beautiful and smart kids. Keep mixing!!

[@jking5772]

Why try to point out the differences in kids ? They are just kids leave it at that.

[@make749perday]

"I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams." --Oprah Winfrey

[@travelingdude1621]

I look forward to eventually watching this interesting movie. Mixed race people is what it is. It means things are gonna be mixed up. I’m not saying it’s good or bad. I know it’s not for me. If I ever get married and have kids, they will look like me and be one race. I just don’t think people understand the difference between racism and preserving one’s race with pride. They are two totally different things. I also don’t think people in interracial relationships on both sides understand the unique challenges and identity hardships any mixed race kids will have all their life. We’re all people from God. However, we are different racially and should still respect and love one another. As people now have the right to marry and breed interracially, people also still have the right to only marry and breed monoracially. Everybody is different and has their own choices. Peace to all. 👌🏻

[@LoveMafae]

He wanted light skin kids

[@805Havoc]

Saw it and it’s a good documentary for visibility, but the documentary itself was meh. Something more structured like the Hafu documentary would have been nice.

[@pisinopower]

wow growing!

[@KOVIDGOON]

Im good on Kamau bell

[@moneymakers84]

This is usa united

[@pisinopower]

no.. maldives

[@joegreene7619]

It's literally divisive.

[@italiannn16]

We were united 40 years ago. Now you people made everything about race again. This film is the work of the devil.

[@lashonify]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@autumnsjourney7301]

This is my caling.

[@spike2227]

Consequences of Race Mixing

[@TreyGreene-yx9mk]

Not white, but looking for status distinguished from from other black people and non-white people instead of being fully focused on *ending* white supremacy!

[@lovelymix8056]

Hear we go again with you black supremacists!! We biracials are here and you need to deal with it!!

[@Jimmy_none]

Your pro black just not in the bedroom. Got it.

[@DeSoccerRefMan]

Why do people out their children though this?

[@funDzAmEntal]

🙄🤣🤦🏿‍♂️

[@dark-made]

The documentary no one care about 😂

[@joeking6534]

This is problematic for the black kids who think they're white.

[@lovelymix8056]

What black kids? These are biracial children we don’t have the same experiences as you full blacks.

[@DisposableSupervillainHenchman]

Stop making everything about race. Jesus.

[@randomgeekcrap]

Stop making thing's about you when there not about ?

[@DisposableSupervillainHenchman]

@@randomgeekcrap How so?

[@kevindeanschrooders]

@@DisposableSupervillainHenchman It’s a necessary discussion to have. Mixed folks sharing their experiences gives a voice to us who don’t have that platform. The doc isn’t attacking anyone, and it creates a relatability sorely lacking from our disposition in society. But to each their own.

[@dwaynerichardson5380]

Blame the way this nation treated its people.

[@PDZ1028]

Who, pray tell, ARE the people of the "United" States?!? The country is a nation of IMMIGRANTS, their first boats met by indigenous residents..... It has never been a completely "white" nation -- although certain people in power would have everyone believe that was (and should be!) the case! Race MAY be said to be a "construct", however the subsequent behavior around race certainly is NOT. Until that day, everything IS about race as well as gender, belief (or not), and who consenting adults choose to love.

[@LoveMafae]

why always have so many mixed girls ?