The tangled connections that have bound Jews to African Americans in popular culture and liberal politics are at the heart of Michael Rogin's arresting and unnerving book. Looking at films from Birth of a Nation to Forrest Gump; Rogin explores blackface in Hollywood films as an aperture to broader issues: the nature of "white" identity in America; the role of race in transforming immigrants into "Americans;" the common experiences of Jews and African Americans that made Jews key supporters in the fight for racial equality; and the social importance of popular culture. Rogin's forcefully argued study challenges us to confront the harsh truths behind the popularity of racial masquerade.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting view of 16th century America; but no links to essential end notes in Kindle textBy David N. JacksonCabeza de Vaca provides interesting information about the cultures of the native Americans he encountered on his journey. However; to follow his journey requires extensive use of the end notes and appendices which is cumbersome with the kindle edition because there aren't functioning links in the text.When taken as a whole; the text along with the many scholarly notes provide an interesting look into 16th century America.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. a little disappoiting first person account from 16 th century ...By herb lovera little disappoiting first person account from 16 th century and translation so maybe all one can expect0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Incredible storyBy Shannon C.This is a tale that everyone should read. It gives an excellent glimpse into America hundred of years ago at what it took to survive.
