On Tuesday, at Fey’s request, Hulu and other platforms carrying the show agreed to remove the episodes containing blackface from their libraries. Or at least, it did contain those things. And 30 Rock, her longest-running work and almost certainly her most recognizable, is quite the case study-rife with racial tropes and, yes, no fewer than four episodes that include the use of blackface. From Mean Girls to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the Saturday Night Live alum’s work often walks a tightrope between satirizing racial stereotypes and simply replicating them. Luckily a ton of her work is available to stream, so if you're in the mood for some belly laughs, Fey is only a click or two away.Throughout her career, Tina Fey has had a fascinating relationship with race as a source of comedy. The projects she puts her name on pretty much always get a laugh, and her best roles certainly deserve a watch (or even rewatch). Not only is she stellar at writing and actively delivering comedy on screen, but she also voice acts and narrates. Tina Fey has hardcore proven herself to be a staying face in comedy, but interestingly enough has some major range with her roles and talents. Rent/Buy Monkey Kingdom digitally on Amazon. While it’s a totally different kind of project for the SNL vet, it’s definitely worth a watch and is a true example of how much range Fey really has. You might be wondering exactly what comedian Tina Fey has to do with a monkey documentary, but she actually pulled a Morgan Freeman and narrated the film.
The story is actually pretty action-packed. The family goes through some serious challenges, like a monsoon and a leopard attack. The documentary follows the development of a family of Toque macaque monkeys who reside in ancient ruins located in Sri Lanka. They are visually striking as well as entertaining, and Monkey Kingdom is no exception. It’s no secret that Disney puts out some pretty spectacular nature documentaries. (Image credit: Disney) Monkey Kingdom (2015)
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