Migrating to the movies
Migrating to the movies2004
About this book
The rise of cinema as the predominant American entertainment around the turn of the last century coincided with the migration of African Americans to the urban 'land of hope'. Discussing early films and illuminating black urban life in this period, this text presents a look at the early relationships between African Americans and cinema.
Details
- First published
- 2004
- OL Work ID
- OL5714580W
Subjects
African AmericansAfrican Americans in motion picturesAfrican Americans in the motion picture industryHistoryMigrationsMotion picture audiencesAfrican americans, history