Black Hollywood unchained : commentary on the state of Black Hollywood /
A group of scholars, critics, intellectuals and artists examine and respond to the contemporary portrayals of Blacks in films. Using the 2012 release of the film Django Unchained as the focal point of much of the discussion, these essays and reviews provide a critical perspective on the challenges f...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago :
Third World Press,
[2015]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | A group of scholars, critics, intellectuals and artists examine and respond to the contemporary portrayals of Blacks in films. Using the 2012 release of the film Django Unchained as the focal point of much of the discussion, these essays and reviews provide a critical perspective on the challenges facing filmmakers and actors when confronted with issues on race and the historical portrayal of African American characters. Reed also addresses the black community's perceptiveness as discerning and responsible consumers of film, theater, art and music. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 170 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780883783535 0883783533 |