ART Questions
- Originally, how were African American actors depicted in movies in what Van Peebles’ refers to as the “Old Negro” era?
- What is meant by the “New Negro” and how did the representation change during this era?
- How were black actors portrayed in independent black films?
- Why did black actors play in roles that weren’t necessarily positive stereotypes?
- What is meant by the “No Negro” era?
- How does Van Peebles describe the “Blaxploitation” era in film? What was his contribution to the genre?
- Since 1998, when this documentary was made, how have opportunities changed for African American actors? Be specific. Names of actors, roles they’ve played, titles of movies, awards won, etc.
