Movie Description

Blackface and Hollywood

(2019)

Overview

Since the dawn of cinema and until the mid-20th century, the minstrel show-based practice of donning blackface to portray characters of African descent has been a staple in Hollywood. Our colleagues explain blackface’s harmful history and how its usage has been damaging for Black representation.

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Original TitleBlackface and Hollywood

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2019-12-31

Original Language

Runtime 00h 13m

Production CompaniesTurner Classic Movies

Genres

  • Documentary