Blackface: Reflections on African-Americans and the Movies

By Nelson George

Book Overview

In a bold and provocative new work, the author of Buppies, B-Boys, Baps & Bohos, Elevating the Game, and The Death of R & B examines the images and the participation of African-Americans in American movies. In addition to a detailed history and analysis is George's own perspective as a critic, screenwriter, and producer.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060171200
• ISBN13: 9780060171209
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

strong Book

Nelson George does a Great job of showing through the history of FIlm How African-American Actors & Actress's are portrayed.the power of Image in front & behind the camera is on display here.very detailed of how African-American Image's translate from head too toe with audience's.this book holds nothing back.Nelson George brings another Winner here.