Bibliograph

African Americans in film, issues of race in Hollywood, Camille R. Michaels

Type

Label

African Americans in film, issues of race in Hollywood, Camille R. Michaels

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

African Americans in film

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

986993542

Responsibility statement

Camille R. Michaels

Series statement

Lucent library of Black history

Sub title

issues of race in Hollywood

Summary

The whitewashing of roles in films and the lack of representation at awards shows such as the Oscars are only two of the career obstacles African American actors and filmmakers have historically faced. Although blackface is now taboo, racism is still prevalent in Hollywood. Readers explore the causes of the systemic oppression that has made it difficult for African Americans to break into the movie business. Through full-color photographs and primary sources, readers will learn how to become more thoughtful viewers of movies and television. Black-and-White Photographs, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Index, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites

Table Of Contents

Setting the scene: a timeline -- Introduction: prejudicial portrayals -- Silent movies, loud impact -- The rise of African Americans in Hollywood -- Still serving on screen -- The film industry and World War II -- Civil rights and Hollywood profits -- A new era of films -- Spike Lee and a new wave of motion pictures -- The 2000s and beyond

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