It was the first talking film. The main character sang about his “mammy.” He sings about her and is wearing blackface. Isn’t that proof Jolson’s character had melanin envy? Why does a Jewish man need to wear Blackface as a Jazz singer? It just doesn’t compute. There’s more…much more… The “Jazz Singer” was inspired by…… Continue reading On Melanin Envy: Al Jolson’s Mammy
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Denzel Washington’s First Film as Director Features The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey
Antwone Fisher (actor Derek Luke) receives a copy of the Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey from Dr. Jerome Davenport (Denzel Washington) Denzel Washington’s 2003 blockbuster directorial debut motion picture Antwone Fisher features a great book: The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey. The Oscar award winning Washington both directs and acts in the movie. As…… Continue reading Denzel Washington’s First Film as Director Features The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey
