Description
From the early days of silent movies, black films have had lasting importance to the American experience. Many early films, though often featuring stereotypical themes and characters, made way for later movies that introduced stars like Paul Robeson, Sidney Poitier, Hattie MacDaniel, Dorothy Dandridge, and Denzel Washington. Modern filmmakers like Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay and John Singleton will also be discussed.
