Completely updated to include the entire twentieth century, this new fourth edition covers all the latest directors, stars, and films including Summer of Sam, Jackie Brown, The Best Man, and The Hurricane. From The Birth of a Nation--the groundbreaking work of independent filmmaker Oscar Micheaux--and Gone with the Wind to the latest work by Spike Lee, John Singleton, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and Will Smith, Donald Bogle reveals the ways in which the depiction of blacks in American movies has changed--and the shocking ways in which it has remained the same.
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"America's leading historian on black cinema."—USA Today
"A well-researched and lively romp through the history of blacks in films. Far more inclusive and informative than previous books on the subject."—The New York Times
"Mr. Bogle continues to be our most noted black-cinema historian."-Spike Lee
"Bogle is passionate and good-humored. His book is valuable as a film reference work and social document."—Gene Siskel
"Thank goodness for Donald Bogle."—Essence
"No one tells the story of Black Tinseltown like Donald Bogle. From the writing of the classic best seller Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks, to his definitive biography of Dorothy Dandridge, this film scholar has made Hollywood his town."—Essence (4/05)
Mentioned as the author’s “…landmark study” in a review for his new book. –Washington Post Book World, 2/27/05
"A well-researched and lively romp through the history of blacks in films. Far more inclusive and informative than previous books on the subject."—The New York Times
"Mr. Bogle continues to be our most noted black-cinema historian."-Spike Lee
"Bogle is passionate and good-humored. His book is valuable as a film reference work and social document."—Gene Siskel
"Thank goodness for Donald Bogle."—Essence
"No one tells the story of Black Tinseltown like Donald Bogle. From the writing of the classic best seller Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks, to his definitive biography of Dorothy Dandridge, this film scholar has made Hollywood his town."—Essence (4/05)
Mentioned as the author’s “…landmark study” in a review for his new book. –Washington Post Book World, 2/27/05
About the Author
Donald Bogle is one of the foremost authorities on African Americans in film and the arts. He is the author of the classic Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks: An Interpretive History of Blacks in American Films, which is published by Continuum. His best-selling Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams: The Story of Black
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is perhaps the GREATEST book accounting the plight of Blacks in film. I read this book for a class titled "Blacks in the Electronic Media" during undergrad. After reading this book and watching television, I honestly felt as if I were let out of the "Matrix." To this day, I can not watch television and not be critical of whats being aired. These charatcters are very visible today at this very moment. If you want a deep experience and to fully understand whats on the television and the movie screen, BUY THIS BOOK!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Politically Incorrect Title hides masterful intro to rich history of Negroes in Film
December 9, 2006
Format:Hardcover
Have you ever seen Green Pastures, or Hallelujiah, or any of the other Studio made films of the Golden Age that feature all black casts?
I have.
Have you ever seen any of the Independent Films with all black casts made during the same period, but only seen in theatres catering to black audiences?
I have, sadly, not.
This book opened my eyes.
Forget the familiar actors of the 80's to the present day, even the great ones, this book will open your eyes to the rich heritage of black actors, and film, between 1955 and 1975, but more importantly it will reveal to you the complicated, yet glorious, world of these films, and actors, in the Golden Age of film.
If you belong to Netflix, or some other similar service then search out the films, and actors mentioned here if they are available and rent their films.
You will not be disappointed.
I have.
Have you ever seen any of the Independent Films with all black casts made during the same period, but only seen in theatres catering to black audiences?
I have, sadly, not.
This book opened my eyes.
Forget the familiar actors of the 80's to the present day, even the great ones, this book will open your eyes to the rich heritage of black actors, and film, between 1955 and 1975, but more importantly it will reveal to you the complicated, yet glorious, world of these films, and actors, in the Golden Age of film.
If you belong to Netflix, or some other similar service then search out the films, and actors mentioned here if they are available and rent their films.
You will not be disappointed.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Ms. 90
Format:Hardcover
Whew! This is not a book to be read in one sitting. This is 433 pages chock-full of the history of Black actors/actresses in film. From the humble beginnings of actor James B. Lowe in Uncle Tom's Cabin to the current mass appeal of Samuel L. Jackson and Morgan Freeman, Bogle takes us on an wonderfully detailed journey that chronicles the contributions of Black actors/actresses in film. Of course, Bogle's book includes those well-known films from the bygone era, but he also notes those little known films that featured Blacks playing roles that, in most instances, were the stereotypical tom and mammy, but allowed Blacks to at least get a foot in the door to make inroads to the current day Hollywood. After reading this, you'll likely want to hit up the nearest video store to pick-up some movies that you've never seen or seen before to determine whether you now view them in a different light.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational Read
I purchased this book for a friend because I borrowed hers, and then didn't want to give it back. There are so many people I didn't know about, or facts I'd never heard about. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Savannah2751
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Teaching African American Film
I've used this text a few times in the past in my African American Film class. It is simply the best text out there for this subject (up to the 80s). Read more
Published 12 days ago by Uni Professor
5.0 out of 5 stars
The authoritative review of African Americans in U.S. cinema
This is an updated version (4/e) of Bogle's classic book of the same title. The epithets in the title convey the essence of the black experience in cinema, particularly prior to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Cord Kirshner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Resource - Movie History
Good resource guide that presents a historical analysis of the portrayal of African Americans in film. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Michael R. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Textbook.
Needed it for an "African-American Film" course, and it does the trick! Relatively entertaining, though disturbing at the same time!
Published on February 26, 2011 by Nathaniel A. Tinner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Toms,Coons,Mulattoes,Mammies & Bucks
Black movie history about black actors & their film roles & how it was viewed by their black audience.Insightful book.Seller A+.Quick delivery.
Published on September 12, 2009 by Anthony C. Wiessner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Are American Movies About Negroes more Politics than Art?
There is little doubt that Professor Bogle has done an incredible job bringing together and analyzing the meaning of Blacks in American films since James B. Read more
Published on July 30, 2009 by Herbert L Calhoun
4.0 out of 5 stars
Do Justice
I strongly encourage the true depiction of all early cinematic protrayals of African-Americans, and other non-white categories as they were. Read more
Published on February 8, 2006 by Edmond Davis
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bogle is the mole! Why not add the "n" word to that title?
Bigoted and racist title for a book about talented blacks, their deserving of a more honorable title since they were called these racist nicknames all their lives and had to be... Read more
Published on November 12, 2003 by MeMyselfandI
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a history of African Americans in films
This book is very interesting and valuable. Mr. Bogle is one of the authorities on African Americans in films. He put a lot of examples in his book. Read more
Published on April 25, 2003 by "waterlily8389"
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