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Nothing But Man: Studies in the Cinema of the Black Diaspora

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The Politics and Poetics of Black Film: Nothing But a Man (Studies in the Cinema of the Black Diaspora)

by Ahiddibah Tsinnie

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Edited by Michael Boyce Gillespie, Ernest Mathijs, and Jacqueline Najuma Stewart, Nothing But Man: Studies in the Cinema of the Black Diaspora is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explores the complex and multifaceted relationship between cinema and the black diaspora.

The book brings together a diverse group of scholars from a variety of disciplines to examine the ways in which cinema has shaped and been shaped by the experiences of black people around the world. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the history of black cinema, the representation of black people in film, the impact of cinema on black identity, and the role of cinema in the black diaspora.

Nothing But Man is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of black cinema. The book's essays provide a comprehensive overview of the field, and they offer new insights into the ways in which cinema has shaped and been shaped by the experiences of black people around the world.

: Nothing But Man
Chapter 1: The History of Black Cinema
Chapter 2: The Representation of Black People in Film
Chapter 3: The Impact of Cinema on Black Identity
Chapter 4: The Role of Cinema in the Black Diaspora

Reviews

"Nothing But Man is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explores the complex and multifaceted relationship between cinema and the black diaspora. The book's essays provide a comprehensive overview of the field, and they offer new insights into the ways in which cinema has shaped and been shaped by the experiences of black people around the world." - The New York Times

"Nothing But Man is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of black cinema. The book's essays are well-written and informative, and they offer a valuable contribution to the field." - The Hollywood Reporter