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Poitier revisited reconsidering a Black icon in the Obama age / edited by Ian Gregory Strachan and Mia Mask.
| Other author | Strachan, Ian G. (Ian Gregory), 1969- |
| Other author | Mask, Mia, 1969- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Inc., 2015. |
| Description | xi, 275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Sidney Poitier remains one of the most recognizable black men in the world. Widely celebrated but at times criticized for the roles he played during a career that spanned 60 years, there can be no comprehensive discussion of black men in American film, and no serious analysis of 20th century American film history that excludes him. Poitier Revisited offers a fresh interrogation of the social, cultural and political significance of the Poitier oeuvre. The contributions explore the broad spectrum of critical issues summoned up by Poitier's iconic work as actor, director and filmmaker. Despite his stature, Poitier has actually been under-examined in film criticism generally. This work reconsiders his pivotal role in film and American race relations, by arguing persuasively, that even in this supposedly 'post-racial' moment of Barack Obama, the struggles, aspirations, anxieties, and tensions Poitier's films explored are every bit as relevant today as when they were first made"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "A critical anthology re-contextualizing the work of one of America's most recognized and celebrated actors, Sidney Poitier"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2014025350 |
| ISBN | 9781623564919 (hardback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |