Western Film Images of Africa: Genealogy of an Ideological Formulation.

Ukadike, N. Frank

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ERIC Number: EJ466363

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Publication Date: 1990

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Western Film Images of Africa: Genealogy of an Ideological Formulation.

Ukadike, N. Frank

Black Scholar, v21 n2 p30-48 Mar-May 1990

For many years, the dominant image of Africa seen on Western films was that of condescension and paternalism. The history of films about Africa, with some exceptions to the prevailing portrayals, is traced; and the origin and growth of the African film industry are reviewed. (SLD)

Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Characterization, Cultural Differences, Cultural Images, Ethnic Stereotypes, Film Industry, Film Production, Films, Racial Discrimination, Western Civilization

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa

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