The encyclopedia of racism in American films
(Book)
Contributors
Jiménez Murguía, Salvador editor.
Published
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018].
ISBN
9781442269057, 1442269057
Physical Desc
xviii, 805 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Cambridge - Reference | R 791.4365 Encyclopedia | Library Use Only |
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Published
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781442269057, 1442269057
UPC
40028178267
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
From D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation in 1915 to the recent Get Out, audiences and critics alike have responded to racism in motion pictures for more than a century. Whether subtle or blatant, racially biased images and narratives erase minorities, perpetuate stereotypes, and keep alive practices of discrimination and marginalization. Even in the 21st century, the American film industry is not "color blind," evidenced by films such as Babel (2006), A Better Life (2011), and 12 Years a Slave (2013). The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Film documents one facet of racism in the film industry, wherein historically underrepresented peoples are misrepresented--through a lack of roles for actors of color, stereotyping, negative associations, and an absence of rich, nuanced characters. Offering insights and analysis from over seventy scholars, critics, and activists, the volume highlights issues such as: -Hollywood's diversity crisis -White Savior films -Magic Negro tropes -The disconnect between screen images and lived realities of African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asians. A companion to the ever-growing field of race studies, this volume opens up a critical dialogue on an always timely issue. The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Film will appeal to scholars of cinema, race and ethnicity studies, and cultural history.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jiménez Murguía, S. (2018). The encyclopedia of racism in American films . Rowman & Littlefield.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jiménez Murguía, Salvador. 2018. The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Films. Rowman & Littlefield.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jiménez Murguía, Salvador. The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Films Rowman & Littlefield, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jiménez Murguía, Salvador. The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Films Rowman & Littlefield, 2018.
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