Black Americans in Film

Catalog description

Film has been one of the dominant artistic forms of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Motion pictures have the power to entertain us, enlighten us, politicize us and expose us to racial, ethnic, and gender stereotypes. This course explores the role of Black American imagery on film and the role of Black American artistic talent behind the camera. It will involve screening films both within and outside of class, evaluating their imagery and messages, and connecting them to larger patterns in American history.