Charles Woods (aka The Professor) - Erasing Stereotypes: Blacks In Film During WWII

In this Black Film Mini-Lecture, historian/archivist CHARLES WOODS talks about how images of Blacks changed in American Film as a result of World War II.  While the NAACP had an influence, it was the lesser-known Office Of War Information (O.W.I.) that may have had greater impact in helping to erase the mammy and servant stereotypes.  Films discussed are IN THIS OUR LIFE (1943), DRUMS OF THE DESERT (1940), SAHARA (1942) and THE NEGRO SOLDIER (1945).  Look for more Black Film Mini Lectures only on RBTV.  Camera and Edit: Mike D.  Research: Charles Woods.

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