African Americans in Film: Issues of Race in Hollywood
From the Series Lucent Library of Black History
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 sources, readers will learn how to become more thoughtful viewers of movies and television.
Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 10 |
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Reading Level | Grade 7 |
Copyright | 2018 |
BISACS | JNF018010, JNF039030 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Greenhaven Publishing |
Imprint | Lucent Press |
Series | Lucent LIbrary of Black History |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 104 |
ISBN | 9781534560819 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book |
Release Date | 2017-08-01 |
Author | Camille R. Michaels |
Features | Index, Informative sidebars, Primary-source text, Suggested websites, Table of contents, Timeline of key events |
Dewey | 791.43’652996073 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Guided Reading Level | Z |