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Literary Adaptations in Black American Cinema
Barbara Lupack
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Description for Literary Adaptations in Black American Cinema
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A comprehensive analysis of the ways in which the black American experience has been depicted in film adaptations of popular literature. The cinematic representation of blacks, especially in silent and early film, was shaped not only by the sentimental racism of the culture but also by the popular literature that distorted black experience and restricted black characters to minor, stereotyped roles. By contrast, in the works of black writers from Oscar Micheaux to Toni Morrison, the black experience has been more fully, more accurately, and usually more sympathetically realized; and from the early days of film, select filmmakers have ... Read more
A comprehensive analysis of the ways in which the black American experience has been depicted in film adaptations of popular literature. The cinematic representation of blacks, especially in silent and early film, was shaped not only by the sentimental racism of the culture but also by the popular literature that distorted black experience and restricted black characters to minor, stereotyped roles. By contrast, in the works of black writers from Oscar Micheaux to Toni Morrison, the black experience has been more fully, more accurately, and usually more sympathetically realized; and from the early days of film, select filmmakers have ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United States
Number of pages
612
Condition
New
Number of Pages
612
Place of Publication
Rochester, United States
ISBN
9781580463720
SKU
V9781580463720
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Reviews for Literary Adaptations in Black American Cinema
A fascinating comprehensive journey. . . thoroughly recommended.
BLACK FILMMAKER
Lupack's book is full of engrossing behind-the-scene details.
VARIETY
Barbara Tepa Lupack's book is a fascinating comprehensive journey through the history of black American cinema. Having read many books on little known films and filmmakers I can fully endorse this book as one of the best ... Read more
BLACK FILMMAKER
Lupack's book is full of engrossing behind-the-scene details.
VARIETY
Barbara Tepa Lupack's book is a fascinating comprehensive journey through the history of black American cinema. Having read many books on little known films and filmmakers I can fully endorse this book as one of the best ... Read more