Essay On Afro-American Cinema

My research paper has for object the study of the Afro American cinema between controversies, difficulties and promises within the Hollywood Industry. Controversy because this cinema has began and developed with many prejudices and stereotypes. The difficulties (would?) intervene during its ascent. Finally, the promises will give hope to the various actors of the Afro American cinema. I will examine the historical trajectory of the Afro American cinema and its potential development and growth within or outside Hollywood.

INTRODUCTION

“The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there. So here’s to all the writers, the awesome people that are Ben Sherwood, Paul Lee, Peter Nowalk, Shonda Rhimes, people who have redefined what it means to be beautiful, to be sexy, to be a leading woman, to be black.” This is an extract from Viola Davis’ speech after winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress (in a television series) in September. She is the first Black woman to receive this award in the television industry. Concerning the movie industry, an Academy award is the most prestigious

Despite of this American cinema domination, a cinema is nevertheless spread modestly: the Afro American cinema. The latter will increase in a consequent way only thanks to the Black community: filmmakers, actors, producers and Black public . This subject thus turns out to be interesting because of the constant progress of a cinema, which at the beginning was scoffed with the “Blackfaces” and then little by little will stand out. I grew up with the cinema and the Afro American actors such as Morgan Freeman or Halle Berry, who make me dream and I was disappointed that there were not in a lot of movies. Was it because they are Black? I had to find