The case of early black cinema

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The unprecedented popularity of Afro-American actor-director Spike Lee has once again spurred debates over the nature of Afro-American films. It must be recalled that development in American film-making practices did not occur until the racist film, 'The Birth of A Nation' was shown in 1915. However, the present crop of black filmmakers depict the social and economic conditions of the black community which is very much different from those perceived by the public. Racism may still be a fundamental issue but the new generation has focused on issues they deem more essential.

African Americans, Motion pictures, African American actors, Lee, Spike

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Re-birthing the monstrous: James Whale's (mis)reading of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.'

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James Whale's direction of the motion picture version of Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein' obliterated Shelley's pointed disapprobation of the concept of male parthenogenesis and artificial human reproduction techniques. The movie had instead focused on the character's monstrous appearance which had been deemed a parody of Jesus Christ's resurrection. Other gender-related elements such as the male protagonist's ambivalent relationships with his mother and sweetheart were replaced with the familiar theme of a love triangle.

Men, Sex roles, Parthenogenesis, Film adaptations, Movie adaptations, Shelley, Mary, Sex role in motion pictures, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (Novel), Whale, James

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The endless slide of difference: critical television studies, television and the question of race

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Afro-Americans have used television as a powerful medium in voicing out their resistance to the seeming oppression perpetrated by the mainstream culture. Thus, critical television studies focusing on the issue of racism has dominated mass communication research. In the past, the showing of the racist film, 'Birth of a Nation' has generated harsh criticisms from the black community. At present, resistance has been portrayed more on television.

Research, Communication, Communications, African Americans in television

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