History of African American Film and Television ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course focuses on the evolution of the popular images of African Americans as reflected in the visual media of television and film. This course surveys the history, theories, debates, and controversies that have characterized African American in television and film, with an emphasis on the relationship between African American film and American culture and politics more broadly. Student examine the discourse of Black identity, specifically representation, in film and film directed by African Americans.