| Description |
xi, 220 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Summary |
"This study examines ways blaxploitation heroines reshaped the presentation of African American actresses on screen and the perception of African American females in general. It discusses the social, political and cultural context in which blaxploitation films emerged. The work focuses on four African American actresses providing critical and audience response and insight into perspectives of the actresses themselves"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-216) and index. |
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Includes filmography: p. 193-200. |
| Contents |
Reshaping African American femininity: Mammy, Aunt Jemima, Sapphire and action heroine. -- Cultivating the seed. -- Here comes the queen. -- Call me Cleo. -- Love that woman and watch the dynamite. -- The end of blaxploitation. -- Aliens, terminators and outlaws: the mainstreaming of the action heroine. -- Metamorphosis of the Black action heroine. |
| Subject |
Blaxploitation films -- United States -- History and criticism.
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African American women heroes in motion pictures.
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Culture in motion pictures.
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| ISBN |
0786427442 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780786427444 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
YDXCP 2402206 |
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NLGGC 301306982 |
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NZ1 10913834 |
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