G. William Jones opened many doors to the black experience of the 1920s through the 1950s in American society. The films that Jones recovered were made for black audiences only, featured black actors, had black directors and screenwriters, and were produced in many cases by blacks. George discusses the impact of movies on African American children, the early days of African American independent film, and the role African American filmmakers play in Hollywood today. A religious man who married his college sweetheart and is devoted to his children, Washington symbolizes more than merely the rewards of success in Hollywood. Explores how issues such as black feminism, interracial intimacy, and black erotica are presented in film, literature, and photography, understanding race and cultural identity as a socially acquired process.
Movies make people think.
Movies make people feel. Occasionally people have the power to transform lives. In Colour conference held in November 1992 continued where Isaac Julien's documentary programmes of the same name left off. It brought together major television controllers, black programme and film-makers and key decision makers from the predominant film and television institutions. Remote Control presents a summary of the topics which were debated on that day from a range of contributors and an overview of some of the main shifts that have taken place in this sector over the last few years.