Minstrel shows were a form of entertainment in the United States during the 19th century, but Black cinema’s role evolved into a movement full of classic films. “These performances generally featured white actors in blackface who depicted Black people as lazy, ignorant, hypersexual, and buffoonish. The minstrel show format typically included music, dancing, and comedic […]
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