The devil finds work : an essay / by James Baldwin.

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Essayist James Baldwin examines racism in American movies. Challenges the underlying assumptions in films such as "In the Heat of the Night," "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," and "The Exorcist." Explores the love, hate, bias, cruelty, fear, and ignorance reflected in films that have shaped the nation...

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Main Author: Baldwin, James, 1924-1987
Language:English
Published: New York : Dial Press, 1976.
Subjects:
Baldwin, James, > 1924-1987 > Knowledge and learning.
Motion picture plays > History and criticism.
African Americans in motion pictures.
Racism in motion pictures.
Essays.
Genre:
Essays.
Local Note:
MSU: Copy 5 (SPC) in dust jacket.
Physical Description:122 pages ; 22 cm
Format: Book
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Essayist James Baldwin examines racism in American movies. Challenges the underlying assumptions in films such as "In the Heat of the Night," "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," and "The Exorcist." Explores the love, hate, bias, cruelty, fear, and ignorance reflected in films that have shaped the national consciousness.
Call Number:PN1995 .B29
ISBN:0803719167 :