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Framing Blackness

- The African American Image in Film

About Framing Blackness

Arguing that the commercial film industry reflects white domination of American society, this book traces an African Americans protesting screen images of blacks as criminals, servants, comics, athletes, and sidekicks. It also looks at the controversies surrounding role choices by stars like Sidney Poitier, Eddie Murphy, and Whoopie Goldberg.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781566391269
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 272
  • Published:
  • November 18, 1993
  • Dimensions:
  • 163x234x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 432 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 18, 2024

Description of Framing Blackness

Arguing that the commercial film industry reflects white domination of American society, this book traces an African Americans protesting screen images of blacks as criminals, servants, comics, athletes, and sidekicks. It also looks at the controversies surrounding role choices by stars like Sidney Poitier, Eddie Murphy, and Whoopie Goldberg.

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