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The Devil Finds Work
Book • 1976
In this book, James Baldwin reflects on his experiences watching movies and critiques the racial politics depicted in American films.
He discusses various movies, including 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'In the Heat of the Night,' 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner,' and 'The Exorcist,' among others.
Baldwin's analysis reveals the underlying assumptions and biases in these films, reflecting on America's self-delusions, deceptions, and the impact of these films on societal consciousness and racial identity.
He discusses various movies, including 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'In the Heat of the Night,' 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner,' and 'The Exorcist,' among others.
Baldwin's analysis reveals the underlying assumptions and biases in these films, reflecting on America's self-delusions, deceptions, and the impact of these films on societal consciousness and racial identity.
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David Marchese while discussing James Baldwin's insights on the connection between church and theater.
David Marchese while discussing James Baldwin's insights on the connection between church and theater.
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