Francis, Terri Simone
Josephine Baker's Cinematic Prism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253223388
- author:
- Francis, Terri Simone
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, African-American Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Josephine Baker's Cinematic Prism by Terri Simone Francis explores how the actress crafted her celebrity through cinematic reflexivity. This study examines how Baker placed herself and her persona in visual dialogue, shaping her stardom despite working with predominantly white teams. Francis delves into Baker's film career, focusing on her performances in Le Pompier de Folies Bergère, La Sirène des Tropiques, Zou Zou, Princesse Tam Tam, and The French Way. By analyzing these films, Francis reveals the complex relationships between Baker's characters and their narratives, which both celebrated and subverted her stardom. This book sheds new light on Baker's significance for African American cinema, highlighting her status as a global Black woman film star. It also explores the connections between emergent African American cinephilia, Baker's public persona, and the broader aspirations of African Americans for racial equality.
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