AI 370 - Afrcn- Amercns in Film

Institution:

DePaul University

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In the past ten years, there has been a relative explosion on the big and little screens for black roles and shows - the films of Spike Lee, BET, "Yo, MYV Raps," Oscars for Denzel Washington and Whoopi Goldberg, "In Living Color," Mario Ven Peebles, John Singleton, and "Frank's Place." But how do they fit into the historical context of American films of the past century, and into American culture: What were the struggles like of black actors, writers, and directors This class will examine those struggles through readings, discussions, and above all viewing the old firms from silent and early sound days. We will see Stepin Fetchit, clips from "Birth of a Nation, " and "The Jazz Singer," as well as films by Oscar Micheaux, the acting and singing of Paul Robeson, and the 'first' all black musical "Hallelujah;" the feeble liberal attempts at integration in Hollywood as represented by "Pinky," and "Imitation of Life," independent wonders like "Nothing But A Man;" anf the wold and wacky '70s of 'blaxploitation.'

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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