African Americans in Film: Issues of Race in Hollywood

by Camille R. Michaels

Book Overview

The whitewashing of roles in films and the lack of representation at awards shows such as the Oscars are only two of the career obstacles African American actors and filmmakers have historically faced. Although blackface is now taboo, racism is still prevalent in Hollywood. Readers explore the causes of the systemic oppression that has made it difficult for African Americans to break into the movie business. Through full-color photographs and primary...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534560815
• ISBN13: 9781534560819
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10