Inspired by a poem by Maya Angelou, this powerful film explores images of Black women in the media, focusing on the myths surrounding Black women's sexuality. This film uses images from popular culture to reveal the way the media misrepresents Black women's sexuality. A combination of fear and fascination produces a stereotypical representation which in turn impacts on the real lives of Black women.This film intercuts historical and media images with hard-hitting contemporary views of women of African heritage as they struggle to create a new and empowered perspective.

Both a celebration and a critique, this film is essential viewing for those interested in African American studies, women's studies, media studies and popular culture.

Women Make Movies

Women, Black -- Interviews, Women, Black -- Europe -- History, Women slaves -- Europe -- History, Stereotypes (Social psychology)

Onwurah, Ngozi (writer), Onwurah, Ngozi (director), Onwurah, Kanayo S. (producer), Carr, Sarah (producer), Llewellyn, Suzette (performer), Non Aligned Production (Firm) (producer), Women Make Movies (Firm) (distributor), British Broadcasting Corporation (producer)

00:29:42 (HH:MM:SS)

English

adult/continuing education, higher education, college

Name	Women Make Movies
Role	distributor
Telephone	212-925-0606
Address	462 Broadway, STE 500, New York, NY 10013
Email	[email protected]

1993-01-01

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