| Description |
1 DVD (52 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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optical |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD-R ; widescreen presentation. |
| Note |
This disc may not play on all machines or drives. |
| Performer |
Speakers: Dwayne McDuffie, Reginald Hudlin, Jeffrey A. Brown, John I. Jennings, Jelani Cobb, Mark Anthony Neal, Anthony Tallarico, Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, Elise McCutchen, Julian Chambliss, Marc Singer, Christian Davenport, William Foster, III, Tony Isabella, Dawald Osaze Kamau Anyabwile, Guy Sims, Adilifu Nama, Michael Sales, Stanford Carpenter, Yumy Odom, Turtel Onli, Eric Battle, Uraeus, Omar Bilal. |
| Summary |
"A documentary on representations of Black masculinity in comic books; a popular culture genre which existed before television and whose reach extends into other areas of cultural production such as movies and animated TV series. In a serious, lively and humorous manner, the film examines the degree to which some of the first Black superheroes generally adhered to and were burdened by stereotypes about Black men. However, we also witness how some images shifted--oftentimes clumsily--to reflect the changing times. Featured commentary by scholars and cultural critics, producers, writers and artists provides tools for critiquing all media as they introduce and analyze the leading Black comic book superheroes of the late 60s to late 70s including Black Panther, the Falcon, John Stewart (the Green Lantern), Luke Cage and Black Lightning."--Container. |
| Contents |
Black masculinities in comic books -- Lobo -- The Black Panther -- The Falcon -- John Stewart -- Luke Cage -- Tyroc -- Black Lightning. |
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Includes bonus feature: The Black age of comics. |
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Originally produced in 2011. |
| Language |
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Subject |
Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Comic books, strips, etc. |
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United States. |
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Superheroes in literature.
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Superheroes in literature. |
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African American men in literature.
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African American men in literature. |
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African American men in popular culture.
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African American men in popular culture. |
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Masculinity in literature.
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Masculinity in literature. |
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Race in literature.
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Race in literature. |
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Race discrimination in literature.
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Race discrimination in literature. |
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- Social aspects. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Popular culture. |
| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Gayles, Jonathan, producer, screenwriter, director.
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McDuffie, Dwayne.
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Hudlin, Reginald.
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Brown, Jeffrey A., 1966-
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Jennings, John, 1970-
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Neal, Mark Anthony.
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Tallarico, Tony, 1933-2022.
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Cha-Jua, Sundiata Keita, 1953-
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Singer, Marc.
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Davenport, Christian, 1965-
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Isabella, Tony.
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Anyabwile, Dawud, 1965-
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Nama, Adilifu, 1969-
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Onli, Turtel.
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Battle, Eric.
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Grace Films (Firm)
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California Newsreel (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Black masculinities in comic books |
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