Film School | Persistent Struggle: The Politics & Art of Black Film

Showings

NMC Scholars Hall Fri, Aug 1, 2014 12:00 PM
Sponsored by:
Roberta & Peter Gluck
Film Info
Section:Film School
Runtime:180 min,

Description

From the early 20th century “race films” of black filmmaking pioneer Oscar Micheaux to the Oscarwinning “12 Years a Slave,” black filmmaking and black representation in American cinema have required persistent struggle. This workshop will encourage discussion of the history of African-American cinema, of various black film movements, and of the presence— or lack thereof—of African Americans in cinema, using film clips from classic cinema, little known gems, and contemporary works.

Instructor: Jeffrey C. Wray, Michigan State University.