Expanding the black film canon race and genre across six decades / Lisa Doris Alexander.
| Author/creator | Alexander, Lisa Doris |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lawrence : University Press of Kansas, [2019] |
| Description | viii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | I ain't fit to live with no more: Nothing but a man revisited -- "Hey, where are the white women at?": the presentation of racism and resistance in Blazing saddles -- Harlem nights, awkward framing, and complicated gender politics -- Who's the real gangsta?: The glass shield and the politics of black communities and police relations -- "If you're going to tell people the truth...make them laugh": C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America as mockumentary and truth-telling -- Ladies first: Ava DuVernay and black- female-centered narratives -- Who's the hero of the piece?: Hollywood's representation of Jackie Robinson's legacy -- Are we allowed to be children?: black teen films, trauma, and the race to adulthood. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-233) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019006695 |
| ISBN | 9780700628391 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780700628407 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |