Tropical multiculturalism
by Robert Stam
Summary:Examines discourses on race and ethnicity as played out in Brazilian Cinema from 1898 to the present. Cultural, historical, political, and religious themes are treated in a discussion of the portrayals of the intersections and interactions of Afro-and Euro-Brazilians, other immigrants, and indigenous peoples. A running theme throughout the book is the comparative study of Brazilian and U.S. concepts of race. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Motion picturesRacism in motion picturesRace relations in motion picturesBrazil, social conditionsRace relationsSocial problems in motion picturesBrazil, historyCulture in motion picturesMotion pictures--brazilPn1993.5.b6 s7 1997791.43/75/0981