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The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films with a Foreword by John Akomfrah

The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films with a Foreword by John Akomfrah

Hardcover

Film & Video ArtFilm StudiesGeneral Sociology

Publisher Price: $45.00

ISBN10: 152943825X
ISBN13: 9781529438253
Publisher: Laurence King
Published: Feb 17 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.80
Height: 0.84 Width: 7.76 Depth: 9.30
Language: English
My Brother Ashley Clark Has Broke It Down To What Black Film Was, Is Present Day, And What The Future Might Be. BLAK IZ BLAK. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. Enjoy This BLAK CINEMATIC SCIENCE. - Spike Lee

This book belongs on the shelf of every film lover, every student of cinema, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of storytelling. It's a celebration, an education, and an inspiration all at once. - Julie Dash

Resonant, exciting and eye-opening - one of the best books I've read about Black cinema. - Mark Cousins

An indispensable guide for any film lover yearning to learn more about Black cinema. - GQ

The World of Black Film is an entertaining, informed, and thought-provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe. Starting with the unfinished silent comedy Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueen's World War II epic Blitz (2024), this book takes readers on an exciting journey through an eclectic mix of classics and hidden gems spanning more than 100 years and 30 countries.

Beautifully designed and bursting with eye-catching film imagery and poster art, this is essential reading for general film fans, enthusiasts of Black cinema, educators, and students alike.

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