James Baldwin

The Devil Finds Work (Vintage International)

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ISBN 13:: 9780307275950
author:: James Baldwin
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 13 x 1 x 20.1 cm
Genre:: History, Cultural History, ,
Condition:: New
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The Devil Finds Work: An Essay by James Baldwin In this thought-provoking book-length essay, James Baldwin challenges the underlying assumptions in many American films, offering a critique of racism and its impact on American society. Baldwin's personal reflections on movies are also an appraisal of American racial politics, examining films such as In the Heat of the Night, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and The Exorcist. Baldwin's essay is a powerful exploration of the ways in which films reflect and shape our biases and cruelties, fears and ignorance. Through his writing, Baldwin conveys his passion for equality, justice, and social change, even as he confronts the darker aspects of American society. A striking example of Baldwin's writing is on display in this book, which showcases his ability to express complex ideas with clarity and conviction.

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