Meet Anthony Louis Jeune, the visionary behind Haiti's first comic book superhero! Despite being a color-blind visual desinger, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity, storytelling, and social impact. His book Tanama is the first ever to be introduced into the Library of Congress by an independent artist. In this episode The Blunt of Reality podcast has the honor of interviewing the Anthony (AKA The Haitian Stan Lee) to discuss his incredible journey from Port-au-Prince to global recognition. They explore the creation of characters he has created such as Tanama & Djatawo, the cultural and historical inspiration behind the groundbreaking characters, and the impact of education on storytelling. From comic books to representation, this interview dives deep into creativity, resilience, and the power of Haitian culture.
Tune in as Anthony shares exclusive insights about his creative process, his experience on the Conan O'Brien's show, and even wild stories about UFOs and Haitian folklore! Pharaoh and Dessalines inquire on the importance of representation, the future of Tanama, and how Anthony's work will continues to inspire communities worldwide.
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Connect with Anthony Louis Jeune through his websites and socials below!
https://www.thonyloui.com/
https://spiderwhalestudios.com/
https://tanamaproject.org/
Instagram Accounts:
https://www.instagram.com/thonyloui?igsh=NDQzaWN5bGpudTQ3
https://www.instagram.com/artofthonyloui?igsh=cTFnOXJzNHB4aTA0
https://www.instagram.com/spiderwhalestudios?igsh=MWlzZmY4czVkM3lzbw==
https://www.instagram.com/tanama.project?igsh=ZnMybGp6enJveHFl
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
03:17 - Growing Up in Haiti
08:26 - Creative Process of Tanama Character
12:31 - Tanama in Marvel Universe
14:33 - Tanama Overview
20:10 - Future of Tanama
22:54 - DJatawo: First Haitian Superhero
25:50 - DJatawo's Origin Story
28:40 - Finding Anthony's Work
34:14 - Support During Childhood
37:34 - Challenges on the Journey
39:40 - The Haitian Deck of Cards
41:18 - The Haitian History Book
44:43 - Exploring the Haitian Universe
49:34 - Conan O'Brien Experience
55:02 - If I Were President of Haiti
56:20 - Belief in Aliens
57:50 - Discussion on UFOs
1:09:29 - Mermaids in Culture
1:10:24 - Jump for Me Performance
1:13:27 - Concept of Parallel Universes
1:15:00 - Final Thoughts
1:16:25 - Tony's Last Thoughts
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