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THE PAST TO THE PRESENT: Learn about black
actors and actresses in the past to our present day. You will find information on very influential black performers
and directors including their works, acknow-
ledgements and awards.
DO THE RIGHT THING: This film is one of Spike Lee's most influential films ever made. It portrays violence and racism in which communicates to all races. Learn more about this influential film and its impact.
WANT TO WATCH MORE SPIKE LEE MOVIES: Come visit MSN and find lists and synopsis of the many films written and directed by Spike Lee. Get an idea of his works and role of being the executive director of influential films. You will find films from School Daze to Miracle at St. Anna.
BLACKS AND THE SILENT ERA: Discrimination was very obvious in the beginning of motion pictures. Learn more about how African Americans were portrayed in films during the Silent Era and other forms of film.
BLACK STARS: Learn more on the struggles Lena Horne encoun-
tered when she refused to play roles that were demeaning in which many other black actors dealt with as well.
WANT A DEEPER LOOK INTO BLACKS ON FILM: Join actor and filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles on Youtube.com, as he explores the facts on how African Americans were rendered throughout films during the beginning ages of discrimination and racism.
AFRICAN AMERICANS ON FILM: Learn about the influence African Americans produced on film for the black society. Go back into time and understand how African Americans started out on their dreams and became famous. Read about black stars and black films.
About the Author:
Katia Barnes
I am a sophomore Rutgers University in New Brunswick. I am a full time student and hope to
be graduating in the three years. As an art major, I enjoy taking classes like Web Authoring that enables me to reveal my creative
side. Though the work is hard, I do not back down from a challenge.
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15 December, 2008