{"product_id":"9780857305664","title":"Race and Entertainment","description":"Author: Thandi Lubimbi\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780857305664\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Oldcastle Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jan 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan you write a Black character? Are they going to be authentic? Are you aware of the pitfalls writers often fall into when creating a character of colour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a screenwriter you always want to have characters with real depth and authenticity, but too often Black characters fall victim to superficial tropes and negative stereotyping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book begins by asking the reader if they can write a Black character. It then asks the reader questions about their knowledge and understanding of race and racism. Exploring the popular representation of law and order, healthcare and celebrity in the entertainment industry and comparing this with the reality of these institutions throughout history and today, Lubimbi opens up the discussion and offers solutions to problems surrounding race, representation and stereotyping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart analysis and part workbook, \u003ci\u003eRace and Entertainment: Reflections on Racism in Film, TV and the Media\u003c\/i\u003e will help screenwriters and creative professionals to understand the social construct of racism and how it affects the Black experience, in order for them to be able to write an authentic Black character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814082171038,"sku":"ADS-9780857305664","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780857305664.jpg?v=1778334436","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780857305664","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}