[Review] Hollywood Black: The Stars, The Films, The Filmmakers

Hollywood Black is a triumphant read. The book takes the reader on a journey throughout Black Hollywood, and while there has been much progress since the days of old. There's still so much more work to be done.

I appreciated the author pointing out the shortcomings and stereotypes when it comes specifically to black narratives in Hollywood. The photos that were selected to accompany the entries were a great addition and one of the many highlights of the book.

It's important that black film history be preserved and not lost to time. This book is a great entry point for anyone interested in Hollywood's black film history and black film talents.

Rating: 5/5 stars

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