Comments on: Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, And Bucks.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 18:00:31 +0000

Thanks, Eleanore, I did overlook Precious. 12 Years A Slave came out since the piece was written as did Avatar. (See below)

http://thyblackman.com/2012/03/19/analyzing-avatar-the-movie/comment-page-1/

By: Eleanore

Eleanore — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 04:33:36 +0000

Excellent analysis of the film industry and how it continues to portray Black people on the big screen. It is not a coincidence that Black actors and actresses win Academy Awards for roles that are degrading and disrespectful to Black peoples humanity; the image of savagery, brutality and/or servility is what wins recognition from the elites in Hollywood. Arthur Lewin was spot on when he listed Sidney Poitier, Hattie McDaniel, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and Morgan Freeman for their portrayals that fit the patterns of Uncle Tom, Mammy, Buck and Tragic Mulatto. However, the two he didn’t mention were Mo’Nique for Precious and Lupita Nyong’o for 12 Years a Slave.

By: Martino

Martino — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 22:52:49 +0000

I think black people are doing pretty good job shaping an international image of their own.

By: Arthur Lewin

Arthur Lewin — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 01:14:34 +0000

Thank you, Julie.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 23:25:52 +0000

Excellent article!