Final Paper
Characteristics and Social Significance of Black Female Characters in Films Directed by African American Directors from the 1960s to the Mid-1980s Introduction In the United States from the 1960s to the mid-1980s, racial issues were on the verge of struggle and innovation due to unprecedented tensions. The black community's pursuit of freedom and rights was expressed and appealed to in various forms, and under such a social foundation, films and television productions with the theme of racial issues caused great repercussions because of the visual effects and sound effects. Among them, there are many black female characters with their excellent characterization and charisma in the film works to attract the audience's attention. They may serve as important guides in the plot, or reflect the real experiences of real black women. These creations and characters were born in a time of inequality and were tinged with politics. While there was sadness, chaos and riots in th...