Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks: An Interpretive History of Blacks in American Films, Updated and Expanded 5th Edition
by Donald Bogle
An interpretive history exploring the evolution of Black images in American film and their reflection of societal attitudes.
About This Book
This updated edition examines the changing portrayals of African Americans in Hollywood films from the silent era to the present.
The book analyzes recurring stereotypes such as toms, coons, mulattoes, mammies, and bucks and their cultural impact.
It highlights key films, performers, and directors who influenced the depiction of Black characters on screen.
The study also considers the broader social and political contexts that shaped these cinematic images.
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