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Author : Samuel Lawrence Kelley
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Total Pages : 279 pages
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Download or read book The Evolution of Character Portrayals in the Films of Sidney Poitier written by Samuel Lawrence Kelley and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Aram Goudsouzian
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 0807875848
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)
Download or read book Sidney Poitier written by Aram Goudsouzian and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2011-01-20 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first full biography of actor Sidney Poitier, Aram Goudsouzian analyzes the life and career of a Hollywood legend, from his childhood in the Bahamas to his 2002 Oscar for lifetime achievement. Poitier is a gifted actor, a great American success story, an intriguing personality, and a political symbol; his life and career illuminate America's racial history. In such films as Lilies of the Field, In the Heat of the Night, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Poitier's middle-class, mannered, virtuous screen persona contradicted prevailing film stereotypes of blacks as half-wits, comic servants, or oversexed threats. His screen image and public support of nonviolent integration assuaged the fears of a broad political center, and by 1968, Poitier was voted America's favorite movie star. Through careful readings of every Poitier film, Goudsouzian shows that Poitier's characters often made sacrifices for the good of whites and rarely displayed sexuality. As the only black leading man during the civil rights era, Poitier chose roles and public positions that negotiated the struggle for dignity. By 1970, times had changed and Poitier was the target of a backlash from film critics and black radicals, as the new heroes of "blaxploitation" movies reversed the Poitier model. In the 1970s, Poitier shifted his considerable talents toward directing, starring in, and producing popular movies that employed many African Americans, both on and off screen. After a long hiatus, he returned to starring roles in the late 1980s. More recently, the film industry has reappraised his career, and Poitier has received numerous honors recognizing his multi-faceted work for black equality in Hollywood. As this biography affirms, Poitier remains one of American popular culture's foremost symbols of the possibilities for and limits of racial equality.
Author : Novotny Lawrence
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135900353
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)
Download or read book Blaxploitation Films of the 1970s written by Novotny Lawrence and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-12-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the early years of the motion picture industry, black performers were often depicted as shuckin’ and jivin’ caricatures. Specifically, black males were portrayed as toms, coons and bucks, while the mammy and tragic mulatto archetypes circumscribed black femininity. This misrepresentation began to change in the 1950s and 1960s when performers such as Dorothy Dandridge and Sidney Poitier were cast in more positive roles. These performers paved the way for the black exploitation or blaxploitation movement, which began in 1970 and flourished until 1975. The movement is characterized by films that feature a black hero or heroine, black supporting characters, a predominately black urban setting, a display of black sexuality, excessive violence, and a contemporary rhythm and blues soundtrack. Blaxploitation films were made across varying genres, but the questionable elements of some of the pictures caused them to be referred to as "blaxploitation" films with little or no regard given to their generic categorization. This book examines how Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), Blacula (1972), The Mack (1973), and Cleopatra Jones (1973) can be classified within the detective, horror, gangster, and cop action genres, respectively, and illustrates the manner in which the inclusion of "blackness" represents a significant revision to the aforementioned genres.
Author : Hernán Vera
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1461642868
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)
Download or read book Screen Saviors written by Hernán Vera and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2003-01-21 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Screen Saviors studies how the self of whites is imagined in Hollywood movies—by white directors featuring white protagonists interacting with people of another color. This collaboration by a sociologist and a film critic, using the new perspective of critical "white studies," offers a bold and sweeping critique of almost a century's worth of American film, from Birth of Nation (1915) through Black Hawk Down (2001). Screen Saviors studies the way in which the social relations that we call "race" are fictionalized and pictured in the movies. It argues that films are part of broader projects that lead us to ignore or deny the nature of the racial divide in which Americans live. Even as the images of racial and ethnic minorities change across the twentieth century, Hollywood keeps portraying the ideal white American self as good-looking, powerful, brave, cordial, kind, firm, and generous: a natural-born leader worthy of the loyalty of those of another color. The book invites readers to conduct their own analyses of films by showing how this can be done in over 50 Hollywood movies. Among these are some films about the Civil War—Birth of a Nation , Gone with the Wind, and Glory; some about white messiahs who rescue people of another color—Stargate, To Kill a Mockingbird, Mississippi Burning, Three Kings, and The Matrix; the three versions of Mutiny on the Bounty (1935, 1962, and 1984) and interracial romance—Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Forty years of Hollywood fantasies of interracial harmony, from The Defiant Ones and In the Heat of the Night through the Lethal Weapon series and Men in Black are examined. This work in the sociology of knowledge and cultural studies relates the movies of Hollywood to the large political agendas on race relation in the United States. Screen Saviors appeals to the general reader interested in the movies or in race and ethnicity as well as to students of com
Author : Marsha J. Hamilton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313052697
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Projecting Ethnicity and Race written by Marsha J. Hamilton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-03-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive annotated bibliography reviews nearly 500 English-language studies published between 1915 and 2001 that examine the depiction of ethnic, racial, and national groups as portrayed in United States feature films from the inception of cinema through the present. Coverage includes books, reference works, book chapters within larger works, and individual essays from collections and anthologies. Concise annotations provide content summaries; unique features; major films and filmmakers discussed; and useful information on related titles, purpose, and intended readership. The studies included range from specialized scholarly treatises to popular illustrated books for general readers, making ^IProjecting Ethnicity and Race^R an invaluable resource for researchers interested in ethnic and racial film imagery. Entries are arranged alphabetically by title for easy access, while four separate indexes make the work simple to navigate by author, subject, gender, race, ethnic group, nationality, country, religion, film title, filmmaker, performer, or theme. Although the majority of studies published examine images of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Asians in film, the volume contains studies of groups including Africans, Arabs, the British, Canadians, South Sea Islanders, Tibetans, Buddhists, and Muslims—making it a unique reference book with a wide range of uses for a wide range of scholars.
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Total Pages : 760 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Journal of Film and Video written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : ChatStick Team
Publisher : ChatStick Team
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
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Download or read book Sidney Poitier: The Man Who Changed Hollywood written by ChatStick Team and published by ChatStick Team. This book was released on 2024-03-20 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🌟 Discover the Revolutionary Journey of Sidney Poitier in Cinema 🌟 Embark on an inspiring journey through the life of Sidney Poitier with "Sidney Poitier: The Man Who Changed Hollywood - A Legacy of Dignity and Revolution in Cinema." This captivating eBook, brought to you by the ChatStick Team, delves into the heart of Poitier's unparalleled impact on the world of film and beyond. From his humble beginnings in the Bahamas to shattering Hollywood's racial ceilings, Poitier's story is one of profound courage, unwavering integrity, and transformative influence. 🎬✨ Explore the groundbreaking roles that challenged societal norms, his monumental Oscar win that made history, and his off-screen endeavors that marked him as a cultural icon. This narrative is more than a biography; it's a tribute to a man who dared to dream, breaking barriers and setting new standards for actors of color. Poitier wasn't just an actor; he was a movement, reshaping Hollywood's narrative and inspiring generations to come. 📚 Inside, you'll find: A detailed exploration of Poitier's early life and the obstacles he overcame. Insight into his most iconic roles and their impact on cinema and civil rights. An analysis of his directorial ventures and contributions to film and society. Reflections on his lasting legacy and the path he paved for future artists. Perfect for fans of film history, civil rights enthusiasts, and anyone inspired by stories of resilience and change. Unlock the story of the man who revolutionized Hollywood. Add "Sidney Poitier: The Man Who Changed Hollywood" to your collection today and witness the power of a true icon. 🌟📖
Author : Samuel Lawrence Kelley
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Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Evolution of Character Portrayals in the Films of Sidney Poitier, 1950-1978 written by Samuel Lawrence Kelley and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alvin H. Marill
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Total Pages : 232 pages
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Download or read book The Films of Sidney Poitier written by Alvin H. Marill and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Allen L. Woll
Publisher : Scholarly Title
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Ethnic and Racial Images in American Film and Television written by Allen L. Woll and published by Scholarly Title. This book was released on 1987 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 596 pages
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Author : Aram Goudsouzian
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 9780807828434
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (284 download)
Download or read book Sidney Poitier written by Aram Goudsouzian and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and career of Sidney Poitier are analyzed in this biography of the actor, highlighting his work as the only black leading man during the civil rights era and the honors he has received for his work for racial equality in Hollywood.
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Total Pages : 2204 pages
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Download or read book Books in Print written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 2204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Author : Patricia King Hanson
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
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Download or read book Film Review Index: 1950-1985 written by Patricia King Hanson and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1986 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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