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Contemporary Black Women Filmmakers and the Art of Resistance (Black Performance and Cultural Criticism)
| Full title: | Contemporary Black Women Filmmakers and the Art of Resistance (Black Performance and Cultural Criticism) |
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| ISBN: | 9780814254998 |
| ISBN 10: | 0814254993 |
| Authors: | Baker, Christina N. |
| Publisher: | Ohio State University Press |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Num. pages: | 214 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Language: | en |
| Published on: | 2018 |
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Synopsis
An Analysis Of The Films Of Black Women Directors--including Ava Duvernay, Tanya Hamilton, Dee Rees, Kasi Lemmons, And Gina Prince-bythewood--the Book Examines How Contemporary Black Women Filmmakers Engage In Acts Of Resistance Through Their Filmmaking, Using A Theoretical Lens At The Intersection Of Black Feminism And Womanism-- Unicorns: Black Women Filmmakers -- Work As Passion: Love & Basketball And Beyond The Lights -- Y'all Are My Children: Eve's Bayou And Night Catches Us -- Rebellious Love: Middle Of Nowhere And Pariah -- Transformative Beauty. Christina N. Baker. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 177-189) And Index.