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Uncle : race, nostalgia, and the politics of loyalty / by Thompson, Cheryl,1977-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Jackie Robinson, President Barack Obama, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, O. J. Simpson, and Christopher Darden have all been accused of being an Uncle Tom during their careers. How, why, and with what consequences for our society did Uncle Tom morph first into a servile old man and then into a racial epithet hurled at African American men deemed, by other Black people, to have betrayed their race? Uncle Tom, the eponymous figure in Harriet Beecher Stowe's sentimental anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, was a loyal Christian who died a martyr's death. But soon after the best-selling novel appeared, theatre troupes across North America and Europe transformed Stowe's story into minstrel shows featuring white men in blackface. In Uncle, Cheryl Thompson traces Tom's journey from literary character to racial trope. She exposes the relentless reworking of Uncle Tom into a nostalgic, racial metaphor with the power to shape how we see Black men, a distortion visible in everything from Uncle Ben and Rastus the Cream of Wheat chef to the first interracial dance partners in Hollywood, Shirley Temple and Bill ‘Bojangles' Robinson. In a post-truth North America, where nostalgia is used as a political tool to rewrite history, Uncle makes the case for why understanding the production of racial stereotypes matters more than ever before."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896.; Uncle Tom (Fictitious character); African Americans in mass media.; African Americans in popular culture.; African Americans; Stereotypes (Social psychology);
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Disney High : the untold story of the rise and fall of Disney Channel's tween empire / by Spencer, Ashley(Journalist),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The first unauthorized look at the inner workings - and ultimate breakdown - of the Disney Channel machine. For many kids growing up in the 2000s, there was no cultural touchstone more powerful than Disney Channel, the most-watched cable channel in primetime at its peak. Today, it might best be known for introducing the world to talents like Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, Zac Efron, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Zendaya. It wasn't always destined for greatness: when The Disney Channel launched in 1983, it was a forgotten stepchild within the Walt Disney Company, forever in the shadow of Disney's more profitable movies and theme parks. But after letting the stars of their Mickey Mouse Club revival - among them Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling - slip through their fingers, Disney Channel reinvented itself as a powerhouse tween network. In the new millennium, it churned out billions of dollars in original content and triple-threat stars whose careers were almost entirely controlled by the corporation. Suddenly, everyone wanted a piece of the pie - and there were constant clashes between the studio, network, labels, and creatives as Disney Channel became a pressure cooker of perfection for its stars. From private feuds and on-set disasters, to fanfare that swept the nation and the realities of child stardom, culture journalist Ashley Spencer offers the inside story of the heyday of TV's House of Mouse, featuring hundreds of exclusive new interviews with former Disney executives, creatives, and celebrities to explore the highs, lows, and everything in between"--
Subjects: Disney Channel (Firm); Mass media and teenagers; Teenage actors; Youth on television.; Teen television programs;
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Time Theorem. by Kaiser, Andrés,film director.; Pragda (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Pragda in 2022.The director Andrés Kaiser combines hundreds of amateur films and photographs from the treasure trove of images belonging to his migrant grandparents creating a cinematic firework of analogies.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Social sciences.; Latin America.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; History.;
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Superfan : how pop culture broke my heart : a memoir / by Lee, Jen Sookfong,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A memoir in pieces that uses one woman's life-long obsession with pop culture as a lens to explore family, grief, the power of female rage, Asian fetish, and what it's cost her to resist the trap of being a "good Chinese girl." For most of Jen Sookfong Lee's life, pop culture was an escape from family tragedy and a means of fitting in with the larger culture around her. Anne of Green Gables assured her that, despite losing her father at the age of twelve, one day she might still have the loving family of her dreams, and Princess Diana was proof that maybe there was more to being a good girl after all. And yet as Jen grew up, she began to recognize the ways in which pop culture was not made for someone like her-the child of Chinese immigrant parents who looked for safety in the invisibility afforded by embracing Model Minority myths. Ranging from the rise of Gwyneth Paltrow, the father-figure familiarity of Bob Ross, and the surprising maternal legacy of the Kardashians, to the long shadow cast by The Joy Luck Club, Jen uses pop culture icons to understand her emotionally fraught upbringing. She also dissects how pop culture created both unrealistic ideals and harmful stereotypes that would devastate her as she struggled to carve out her own path as an Asian woman, single mother, and writer. With great wit, bracing honesty, and a deep appreciation for the ways culture shapes us, Jen draws direct lines between the spectacle of the popular, the intimacy of our personal bonds, and the social foundations of our collective obsessions."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Lee, Jen Sookfong.; Asians in mass media.; Model minority stereotype; Popular culture; Stereotypes (Social psychology) in mass media.; Women authors; Authors, Canadian (English); Chinese Canadian women; Chinese Canadians; Popular culture;
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Beyond the Wasteland. by Beyrouthy, Eddie,film director.; Cadart, Bertrand,actor.; Raven Banner (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bertrand CadartOriginally produced by Raven Banner in 2022.BEYOND THE WASTELAND explores the eccentric world of Mad Max fans worldwide, including original cast member Bertrand Cadart's fight against leukemia, and celebrates passion and life's ability to change.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Australians.; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Current affairs.; History.; Automobiles.; Australia.; Deserts.; Popular culture.; Motion pictures--Australia--History.;
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Network of lies : the epic saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the battle for American democracy / by Stelter, Brian,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Brian Stelter returns with an explosive account of Fox News' blatant attempts to manipulate the truth, mislead the public, and influence American elections. 'Network of Lies' is an urgent examination of the insidious ways the media is damaging democracy-and what must be done to preserve it.
Subjects: Trump, Donald, 1946-; Fox News.; Disinformation.; Mass media; Misinformation.; Television and politics; Television broadcasting of news; Truthfulness and falsehood;
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Red fever [videorecording] / by Allaire, Christian,1992-on-screen participant.; Deloria, Philip Joseph,on-screen participant.; Emmerich, Korina,on-screen participant.; Bainbridge, Catherine,film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Diamond, Neil(Filmmaker),film director,screenwriter,film producer.; McIntyre Media,film distributor.;
Christian Allaire, Philip J. Deloria, Korina Emmerich.RED FEVER is a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound -- yet hidden -- Indigenous influence on Western culture and identity. The film follows Cree co-director Neil Diamond as he asks, "Why do they love us so much?!" and sets out on a journey to find out why the world is so fascinated with the stereotypical imagery of Native people that is all over pop culture. Why have Indigenous cultures been revered, romanticized, and appropriated for so long, and to this day? RED FEVER uncovers the surprising truths behind the imagery -- so buried in history that even most Native people don't know about them.E.DVD.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Historical films.; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples in popular culture.; Indigenous peoples in art.; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples in mass media.; White people;
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Richard Jewell [videorecording] / by Arianda, Nina,actor.; Bates, Kathy,1948-actor.; Gomez, Ian,1964-actor.; Hamm, Jon,1971-actor.; Hauser, Paul Walter,1986-actor.; Nicotera, Niko,actor.; Rockwell, Sam,actor.; Wilde, Olivia,actor.; Eastwood, Clint,1930-film director.; Warner Bros. Entertainment,film distributor.;
Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates, Nina Arianda, Ian Gomez, Niko Nicotera, Paul Walter Hauser.The world is first introduced to Richard Jewell as the security guard who reports finding the device at the 1996 Atlanta bombing, his report making him a hero whose swift actions save countless lives. But within days, the law enforcement wannabe becomes the FBI's number one suspect, vilified by press and public alike, and his life ripped apart. Reaching out to independent, anti-establishment attorney Watson Bryant, Jewell staunchly professes his innocence.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: R.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 DVS ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Jewell, Richard A.; Olympic Games 1996 : Atlanta, Ga.); Centennial Olympic Park Bombing, Atlanta, Ga., 1996; Bombing investigation; Mass media; Police, Private;
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Uncropped. by Young, D.W.,film director.; Hamilton, James,actor.; Moore, Thurston,actor.; Anderson, Wes,actor.; Greenwich Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
James Hamilton, Thurston Moore, Wes AndersonOriginally produced by Greenwich Entertainment in 2023.Alfred Hitchcock. Muhammad Ali. Meryl Streep. LL Cool J. From cultural icons to powerful news stories, James Hamilton captured it all. In UNCROPPED, the legendary Village Voice photojournalist and many of his notable collaborators recount the stories behind unforgettable images taken over the course of a 40 year career. A stunning visual chronicle of New York City and a window into the heyday of alternative print media.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Journalism.; Digital communications.; Photography.; Arts.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Photography--Social aspects.; Photography--History.; History.; Photojournalism.; New York (State).; Art and architecture.;
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McCurry. by Delestrac, Denis,film director.; McCurry, Steve,actor.; DogWoof (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Steve McCurryOriginally produced by DogWoof in 2021.MCCURRY: THE PURSUIT OF COLOR is the first intimate feature length portrait of the contemporary photojournalist Steve McCurry. The one thing more poignant than McCurry’s pictures is his tumultuous 40-year career, which he’s spent travelling the globe essentially alone, capturing candid snapshots depicting the complexity of human life. Exclusive interviews with family, friends, colleagues, and with the photographer himself, bring to life the stories behind some of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century. With unique access to the photographer's creative process and unpublished images, we discover how McCurry’s vulnerabilities set him on the path to greatness and we witness first-hand his commitment to record what defines and unites humankind - a race against time in an increasingly fractured and culturally homogenous world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Journalism.; Digital communications.; Photography.; Arts.; Military history..; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Photography--Social aspects.; Photography--History.; War.; Photojournalism.; Art and architecture.;
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