Ethnic notions / Signifyin' Works ; produced, written & directed by Marlon T. Riggs.

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Covering more than one hundred years of United States history, traces the evolution of Black American caricatures and stereotypes that have fueled anti-black prejudice. Loyal Toms, carefree Sambos, faithful Mammies, grinning Coons, savage Brutes, and wide-eyed Pickaninnies roll across the screen in...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Signifyin' Works (Firm)
Other Authors:	Riggs, Marlon T. Rolle, Esther Kleiman, Vivian
Language:	English
Published:	[Alexandria, Va.] : [San Francisco, Calif.] : Alexander Street Video ; California Newsreel, [2012], ©2012.
Subjects:	Stereotypes (Social psychology) > Social aspects > United States. African Americans > Caricatures and cartoons > Social aspects. African Americans in the performing arts > Social aspects. African Americans > Public opinion > History. Racism > United States > History. Racism in motion pictures > History. Ethnic attitudes > United States > History. Racism in popular culture > History. Stereotypes (Social psychology) in advertising > United States. Stereotypes (Social psychology) in motion pictures > United States. Stereotypes (Social psychology) in mass media > United States. United States > Race relations > History.
Online Access:	Connect to streaming video - MSU authorized users (Alexander Street)
Physical Description:	1 streaming video file (57 min.) : digital, sound, color with black and white sequences. Also issued on videocassette and DVD.
Format:	Electronic Video DVD

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