The African American Image in American Cinema.

Bourne, St. Clair

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ERIC Number: EJ466361

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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The African American Image in American Cinema.

Bourne, St. Clair

Black Scholar, v21 n2 p12-19 Mar-May 1990

Political conditions have influenced the screen images of U.S. cinema, and the images of African Americans have reflected prevailing social stereotypes. The history of African-American representation in films is traced, and it is noted that the tendency to portray African Americans stereotypically has not changed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Black Culture, Black History, Characterization, Content Analysis, Cultural Images, Documentaries, Ethnic Stereotypes, Film Criticism, Films, Minority Groups, Misconceptions, Motifs, Political Influences, Racial Bias, Racial Discrimination, Social Class

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

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Language: English

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