Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-154) and index. Filmography: pages 155-157.
Contents:
Stardom and the politics of representation -- After blaxploitation, before New Jack cinema -- Academy award-winning actor -- One of America's favourite movie stars -- Blues detectives -- Conclusion.
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