The Complexity and Progression of Black Representation in Film and Television

Synopsis

Examines The Intricacies Of Race, Representation, Black Masculinity, Sexuality, Class, And Color In American Cinema And Television. Black Images On The Silver Screen Date Back To The Silent Film Era, Yet These Films And Television Programs Presented Disturbing Images Of African American Culture, And Regrettably, Many Early Films And Small Screen Programs Portrayed Black Characters In Demeaning And Stereotypical Roles. In Order To Fully Analyze The Roles Of Black Actors And Actresses In Film And Television, Moody Addresses The Following Issues: The Historical Significance Of The Term Race Films; Female Black Identities And Constructs; Queerness And Black Masculinity; Black Male Identities; And Black Buffoonery In Film And Television.--publisher Website. Introduction: Who Am I? -- Race Films As A Genre In American Cinema -- Riding The Train Of Cultural Complexity With Sarah Jane And Clay: Critique Of The Films Imitation Of Life And Dutchman -- Black Zombies/non-zombies That Live Amongst The Dead: A Closer Look At The Screen Acting Work Of Mantan Moreland And Duane Jones' King Of The Zombies (1941) And Night Of The Living Dead (1968) -- The Devil Made Me Do It, That Is, Burn Down Paris: Queering Masculinity In African American Culture, American Cinema, And Television -- The Scarface Identity: Rap Gone Wild, Cash Money Bruthas, And Niggas Killin' Nigga(z) On Da Streets Rob Prince Obey And David L. Moody -- Black Popular Culture, The Boondocks, And Black Jesus -- American Culture And The Black Situation Comedy -- Conclusion: What Am I? -- Appendix A. Black Entertainers In African American Newspapers Articles/motion Picture Industry -- Appendix B. Events From 1968 That Changed The Direction Of How We View Racism In This Country -- Appendix C. Pioneers, Trailblazers, And More -- Appendix D. 10 Highest Paid Black Tv Actors, Actresses, And Broadcasters (2014-2015) -- Appendix E. Two Top Black Performers Answer Questions Regarding The Future Of Black Representation In Film And Tv. David L. Moody. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.