Quote:
Originally Posted by PinkPop
I never understood why many people feel black movies are supposed to be some kind of education tool.
|
Maybe because the media does educate people whether we like it or not. It educates people to see us as entertainers, whores, and thugs, and to see Whites as diverse people with diverse interests, professions, and positions in life. Some Black people would like to see our own diversity also reflected.
As for movies which support stereotypes making more money...they are made for mostly White audiences. Of course when White people want to see us dance, they are going to pay to see it. Movies that portray Black history (i.e. Beloved), Blacks who are educated, etc. are made for much smaller mostly Black audiences.
Threaded Mode
