During the silent era, where segregation was prominent, a small circuit of theaters for African Americans developed. The reason behind this was the multiple protests held by African Americans who wanted better representation in the motion picture industry. These uprisings were in part inspired by the controversial film The Birth of a Nation (1915), which […]
Author: Maria Cristina
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15 Great Diva Films That Are Worth Your Time
Back in the 1900’s, the rise of the star system developed a new Italian film genre based on beautiful female stars. These very famous actresses were known as divas (goddesses). Their movies, known as frock coat films, featured stories of passion and intrigue in upper middle class and aristocratic settings. The situations were unrealistic and […]