Black Women Film and Video Artists

Black women film and video makers have been producing shorts, documentaries and films since the early part of this century. Unfortunately, not only has their work been overlooked by distributors, but critical reviews have been few and far between. Conceived to redress that omission, Black Women Film and Video Artists is the first comprehensive history and analysis of this genre. Gathered here are noted scholars and critics, as well as the film/video makers themselves who offer insight into the work of underexplored artists. The discussions range from pioneering to contemporary film makers and include artists such as Madeline Anderson, Monica Freeman, Jacqueline Shearer, Kathleen Collins, Julie Dash, Camille Billops, Zeinabu irene Davis, and Michelle Parkerson, among others. Contributors include: Jacqueline Bobo, Carmen Coustaut, Gloria J. Gibson, C.A. Griffith, Monique Guillory, Carol Munday Lawrence, O. Funmilayo Makarah, Ntongela Maselila, Jacqueline Shearer, P. Jane Splawn.

Author: Jacqueline Bobo
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 04/09/1998
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.10w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9780415920421
ISBN10: 0415920426
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | African American & Black Studies
- Performing Arts | Film | History & Criticism
- Social Science | Women's Studies

About the Author

Jacqueline Bobo is Associate Professor in the Women's Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is the author of Black Women as CulturalReaders (1995).

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