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As far back as the silent era, African Americans have been featured in motion pictures. ... Since time has evolved, movie’s portrayal of African Americans has improved over the past thirty years.
Past images of African Americans depict blacks in negative stereotypical roles. Political conditions of the time influenced the images of African Americans. ... By building up this unfavorable conception, the movies operated to thwart the advancement of
the Negro, to humiliate him, to weaken his drive for equality and to spread
indifference, contempt, and hatred for him and his cause. ... African Americans have been featured in motion pictures playing roles evoking some aspect of acting and being providers of a black image. The themes of movies over the years have presented images based on what was thought to please the viewers. ... The more dark-skinned, kinky-haired actresses with “African” looks usually played the comic, parental or less important role. ... However, the average African American never truly identified with those roles (Bogle, 89).
By 1970, African Americans were ready for a period of transitions in the film industry due to the Civil Rights Movement.
Approximate Word count = 869
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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