Golden Dreams: How Hattie McDaniel Broke Barriers in Hollywood and Beyond

By Charlene Porter

The revolutionary rise of Hattie McDaniel broke barriers and led to her success not only in Hollywood but in television, and radio as well.
In 1940, Ms. McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind. Golden Dreams offers a closer look into McDaniel's life as the daughter of formerly enslaved parents, a theatrical entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. Although her entire life was burdened by viewpoints and laws that severely restricted her opportunities, her dignity, endurance, and sacrifices paved the way for so many others.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1682752259
• ISBN13: 9781682752258
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages