From Joseph Conrad through “The Last King of Scotland", and now the documentary, "The Devil Came On Horseback," popular stories about Africa have often had white men at their center. The rationale? Many filmmakers believe it is the most expedient way to reach a mainstream and therefore influential audience. Read John Anderson's story.
Monday, July 30, 2007
DO WE NEED WHITE MEN TO TELL BLACK STORIES?
From Joseph Conrad through “The Last King of Scotland", and now the documentary, "The Devil Came On Horseback," popular stories about Africa have often had white men at their center. The rationale? Many filmmakers believe it is the most expedient way to reach a mainstream and therefore influential audience. Read John Anderson's story.