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Playing The Race Card: Melodramas Of Black And White From Uncle Tom To O. J. Simpson
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The Black Man Suffering At The Hands Of Whites, The White Woman Sexually Threatened By The Black Man. Both Images Have Long Been Burned Into The American Conscience Through Popular Entertainment, And Today They Exert A Powerful And Disturbing Influence On Americans' Understanding Of Race. So Argues Linda Williams In This Boldly Inquisitive Book, Where She Probes The Bitterly Divisive Racial Sentiments Aroused By Such Recent Events As O. J. Simpson'S Criminal Trial. Williams, The Author Of Hard Core, Explores How These Images Took Root, Beginning With Melodramatic Theater, Where Suffering Characters Acquire Virtue Through Victimization.The Racial Sympathies And Hostilities That Surfaced During The Trial Of The Police In The Beating Of Rodney King And In The O. J. Simpson Murder Trial Are Grounded In The Melodramatic Forms Of Uncle Tom'S Cabin And The Birth Of A Nation. Williams Finds That Stowe'S Beaten Black Man And Griffith'S Endangered White Woman Appear Repeatedly Throughout Popular Entertainment, Promoting Interracial Understanding At One Moment, Interracial Hate At Another. The Black And White Racial Melodrama Has Galvanized Emotions And Fueled The Importance Of New Media Forms, Such As Serious, Integrated Musicals Of Stage And Film, Including The Jazz Singer And Show Boat. It Also Helped Create A Major Event Out Of The Movie Gone With The Wind, While Enabling Television To Assume New Moral Purpose With The Broadcast Of Roots. Williams Demonstrates How Such Developments Converged To Make The Televised Race Trial A Form Of National Entertainment.When Prosecutor Christopher Darden Accused Simpson'S Defense Team Of Playing The Race Card, Which Ultimately Trumped His Own Team'S Gender Card, He Feared That The Jury'S Sympathy For A Targeted Black Man Would Be At The Expense Of The Abused White Wife. The Jury'S Verdict, Williams Concludes, Was Determined Not So Much By Facts As By The Cultural Forces Of Racial Melodrama Long In The Making. Revealing Melodrama To Be A Key Element In American Culture, Williams Argues That The Race Images It Has Promoted Are Deeply Ingrained In Our Minds And That There Can Be No Honest Discussion About Race Until Americans Recognize This Predicament.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has four hundred twenty-four pages. It's a comprehensive exploration of racial themes in American culture.
- Q: What binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and portable for easy reading.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, one point zero six inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: What is the author's name? A: The author's name is Linda Williams. She is known for her insightful analysis of race and media.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Performing Arts. It examines race through the lens of theater and film.
- Q: How do I approach reading this book? A: You can read this book at your own pace. It's suitable for anyone interested in understanding racial dynamics in media.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for all ages? A: This book is generally intended for adults. It discusses complex themes related to race and societal issues.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To keep the book in good condition, store it in a dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
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- Q: What if I have trouble understanding the content? A: If you have trouble understanding the content, consider discussing it with a book club or reading group for deeper insights.
- Q: How does this book compare to others in its genre? A: This book offers a unique perspective on racial narratives in media, differing from other works that may focus solely on historical analysis.
- Q: Is this book a good choice for college students? A: Yes, this book is a good choice for college students studying race relations or media studies.
- Q: Are there any supplementary materials for this book? A: No, there are no supplementary materials included with this book. It stands alone as a comprehensive text.