A Study of the Negro Press Toward Depiction Buchanan 1968 Facsimile University

by Singer Alfred Buchanan

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Discover a pivotal work in African American studies with "A Study of the Attitudes of the Writers of the Negro Press Toward the Depiction of the Negro in Plays and Films 1930-1965" by Singer Alfred Buchanan. This significant dissertation, originally submitted in 1968, offers an exhaustive analysis of how Black writers in the press viewed the portrayal of African Americans in theater and cinema during a crucial period in history. It delves into the nuances of racial representation, stereotypes, and the evolution of Black identity in media. This authorized facsimile edition, produced by microfilm-xerography in 1969 by University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, makes this important academic research accessible. The work includes detailed case studies of influential plays and films like "The Green Pastures," "Imitation of Life," and "Gone With the Wind," examining themes of skin color, racial impersonation, segregation, and censorship. It also highlights the roles of prominent actors and discusses the impact of the Negro press on these portrayals. An essential resource for scholars, historians, and collectors interested in film studies, theater history, race relations, and media criticism.

• Publisher: University Microfilms, A Xerox Company
• Year: 1968
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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