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The Devil Finds Work is a book-length essay by writer James Baldwin. Published in 1976, it is both a memoir of his experiences watching movies and a critique of the racial politics of American cinema.
2 de abr. de 2014 · Culture. The Most Powerful Piece of Film Criticism Ever Written. James Baldwin's The Devil Finds Work, a book-length essay on race and America and cinema, movingly demonstrates that...
In his essay “The Devil Finds Work,” James Baldwin provides a critical analysis of the representation of black people in Hollywood films. Published in 1976, the essay explores the ways in which black characters are often depicted as one-dimensional stereotypes, perpetuating harmful and dehumanizing narratives.
James Baldwin. The Devil Finds Work Tapa blanda – 1 junio 2000. Edición en Inglés de James A. Baldwin (Autor) 4,7 232 valoraciones. Ver todos los formatos y ediciones. Tapa blanda. 9,78 € 4 De 2ª mano desde 9,78 € 1 De coleccionista desde 69,80 € James Baldwin At The Movies... Provocative, timeless, brilliant.
A book-length essay by the acclaimed writer and activist James Baldwin, who examines how American films reflect and shape racial attitudes and politics. He analyzes films such as In the Heat of the Night, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and The Exorcist, and challenges the underlying assumptions and biases in the industry and society.
27 de mar. de 2024 · Curated by Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonka, this season explores Black representation in modern cinema through the ideas in James Baldwin’s 1976 seminal book The Devil Finds Work, with a selection of inspiring contemporary films. Baldwin’s book is a personal exploration of American filmmaking and racial politics.
"The Devil Finds Work" is a compelling essay that critiques the portrayal of race and identity in American cinema. Through personal reflections and sharp analysis, the author examines how movies have both shaped and reflected the racial prejudices and societal norms of their times.
