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The Devil Finds Work
- An Essay
- De: James Baldwin
- Narrado por: Dion Graham
- Duración: 3 h y 41 m
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Baldwin's personal reflections on movies gathered here in a book-length essay are also a probing appraisal of American racial politics. Offering an incisive look at racism in American movies and a vision of America's self-delusions and deceptions, Baldwin challenges the underlying assumptions in such films as In the Heat of the Night, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and The Exorcist.
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A Critical Masterpiece.
- De Ramon McGee en 05-10-18
- The Devil Finds Work
- An Essay
- De: James Baldwin
- Narrado por: Dion Graham
A Critical Masterpiece.
Revisado: 05-10-18
The observations of arguably the most important voice of the twentieth century, Mr. James Baldwin offers his insightful, often frightening analysis of several important American films produced over the past century. His critique ranges from prodding whispers of "Its not what you think" to shouts of "It could not be more obvious" as Baldwin rips the veneer from notable, seminal works of American fiction. From the truths beneath the lie of "A Birth of a Nation" to a stunning takedown of "The Defiant Ones," the noted playwright and essayist guides us along the hidden signposts in each of the films reviewed; offering insights into the myriad of human conditions reflected---most times subconsciously--in many American masterpieces. Baldwin's brilliance is in full form in this uncompromising work. "The Devil Finds Work" is at once disturbing, enthralling and ultimately revealing about ourselves, and about the pax-Americana with which we've surrounded ourselves. In the end, this amazing work illustrates that there is truth, there are lies, and there is James Baldwin.
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