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Art by John Jennings

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Through interviews with prominent artists, scholars and cultural critics along with images from the comic books themselves, this film examines the degree to which early Black superheroes generally adhered to common stereotypes about Black men. From the humorous, to the offensive, early Black superheroes are critically considered. __________

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Milestone Comics Short Film Part 2

A short tribute to Dwayne McDuffie and Milestone Comics. From the LA Times: Dwayne McDuffie’s untimely death brought about an appreciation of the comics and animation writer who passed away from complications after emergency surgery. The comic book superheroes of Dwayne McDuffie’s childhood were all tights and flights, blond hair …

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Milestone Comics Short Film Part 1

A short tribute to Dwayne McDuffie and Milestone Comics. From the LA Times: Dwayne McDuffie’s untimely death brought about an appreciation of the comics and animation writer who passed away from complications after emergency surgery. The comic book superheroes of Dwayne McDuffie’s childhood were all tights and flights, blond hair …

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Enter the Black Age (Short Film)

This short film provides an introduction to the Black Age movement. Artist, educator and activist Turtel Onli gave birth to the Black Age in 1993 as a means to give voice to artists whose creative visions were not represented. In this sense, this movement represents a critical response to that …

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Brotherman Forever

Brotherman Forever is a short film that I carved together early in the project. It is a small tribute to one of my favorite books. Beyond the artistic achievement (art and writing) that Brotherman represents, it must be one of the most successful independent comic books of all time. From …

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Doc Nama on Luke Cage

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Doc Nama on Intentionality and Comic Book Heroes

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Doc Nama on Superblack

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Doc Nama on The Black Panther

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COMIC BOOKS IN THE CLASSROOM (AND BEYOND)

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Robert Morales’ Truth scripts!

  • Posted on 06.13.11
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National Black Arts Festival Screening

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North Carolina Black Film Festival Selection!

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WINNER OF THE 2012 PETER ROLLINS BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD

Peter C. Rollins Award for the Best Documentary Film in Popular and American Culture within the past three years. Peter Rollins has worked for many years in the nexus between Popular Culture, film, and history. He has been President of the PCA and one of the founders of the Southwest/Texas regional PCA/ACA. Among his many publications areHollywood’s West(s): The American Frontier in Film, Television, and History, The Columbia UP Companion to American History on Film, The West Wing: The American Presidency as Television Drama, Hollywood’s White House: The American Presidency in Film and History (awarded the Ray and Pat Browne Award), and Hollywood’s Indian: The Native American in Film. His documentaries include: Television’s Vietnam: The Real Story (1984) and Will Rogers’ 1920s: A Cowboy’s Guide to the Times (1976).

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