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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HIS 372 - History of Blaxploitation Cinema

2019-2020 Catalog Year:

This course explores the origins, development, impact and legacy of “blaxploitation” films of f the 1970s. These black action films represented a complete reversal of how Hollywood films portrayed African Americans as servants, cowards, and brutes. Through these films, the course explores critical issues of race, culture, gender, and historical memory.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3