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Ethnic Notions (1986) | Criteria

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Ethnic Notions

English • 1986 • 57m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.

Included in
Adventures in Moviegoing with Justin Simien
Position 4
Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 40
Included in
Race, Sex & Cinema: The World of Marlon Riggs
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorMarlon Riggs

WriterMarlon Riggs

CinematographerCalvin Roberts

ComposerMary Watkins

EditorDeborah Hoffmann

ProducerMarlon Riggs

Cast

Esther Rolleas Narrator

Leni Sloanas Cast: Choreographer

Barbara T. Christianas Self

George Frederickson

as Cast: Stanford

Larry C. Levineas Cast: UC Berkeley

Derique McGeeas Hambone Performer

Carlton Mossas Cast: UC Irvine

Bert Williamsas Self (archive footage)

Patricia A. Turneras Self