{"product_id":"the-world-of-black-film","title":"The World of Black Film","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films With a Foreword by John Akomfrah\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World of Black Film\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an entertaining, informed, and thought-provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe. Starting with the unfinished silent comedy Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueen's World War II epic Blitz (2024), this book takes readers on an exciting journey through an eclectic mix of classics and hidden gems spanning more than 100 years and 30 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully designed and bursting with eye-catching film imagery and poster art, this is essential reading for general film fans, enthusiasts of Black cinema, educators, and students alike.\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a foreword by Sir John Akomfrah, CBE RA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilms and directors include:\u003cbr\u003eBlack Orpheus (Marcel Camus, 1959)\u003cbr\u003eBlack Girl (Ousmane Sembène, 1966)\u003cbr\u003eHollywood Shuffle (Robert Townsend, 1987)\u003cbr\u003eMalcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992)\u003cbr\u003eBelle (Amma Asante, 2013)\u003cbr\u003eTimbuktu (Abderrahmane Sissako, 2015)\u003cbr\u003eMoonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016)\u003cbr\u003eBlack Panther (Ryan Coogler, 2018)\u003cbr\u003eSaint Omer (Alice Diop, 2022)\u003cbr\u003eDahomey (Mati Diop, 2024)\u003cbr\u003eBlitz (Steve McQueen, 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Brother Ashley Clark Has Broke It Down To What Black Film Was, Is Present Day, And What The Future Might Be. BLAK IZ BLAK. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. Enjoy This BLAK CINEMATIC SCIENCE. \u003c\/strong\u003e- Spike Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book belongs on the shelf of every film lover, every student of cinema, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of storytelling. It's a celebration, an education, and an inspiration all at once\u003c\/strong\u003e. - Julie Dash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResonant, exciting and eye-opening - one of the best books I've read about Black cinema.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mark Cousins\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashley Clark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527011627287,"sku":"9781529438253","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9132\/8279\/files\/9781529438253.jpg?v=1773990223","url":"https:\/\/amplifybookstore.com\/products\/the-world-of-black-film","provider":"Amplify Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}