“Blaxploitalian” is such important work. It continues the conversation about Blacks in the west. It joins forces with W.E.B. DuBois and double-consciousness, Paul Gilroy and the Black Atlantic, Stuart Hall, and many other scholars and filmmakers who speak about being Black both inside and outside of the west”
-- Dr. Sheril Antonio, Tisch School of the Arts - New York University
Blaxploitalian 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema is a documentary that explores the history and careers of African-American and Afro-descendant actors in Italian cinema, a rarely discussed topic. It features interviews with Afro-Italian, Afro-Latino, and African-American actors, as well as film scholars.
The film spans over a century, from silent films and colonial-era cinema under Fascism to contemporary works. Shown at over 200 academic institutions, the documentary advocates for greater diversity in media and highlights the contributions of Black actors across various genres, including Neorealism, action, and comedy.
Blaxploitalian: 100 Years of Blackness in Italian Cinema is an essential resource for academic libraries, offering valuable insights into the complex issues of race, representation, and identity in Italian cinema and society. This documentary is particularly relevant for courses in:
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Film Studies
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Italian Cinema History
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African Diaspora Studies
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Race and Ethnicity in Europe
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Media Representation
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Cultural Studies
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Italian Studies
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Comparative Politics
More than 200 universities have screened the film on campus, and over 350 higher education institutions worldwide include this film in their library catalog.
Blaxploitalian has been selected as a special screening at Academics annual conferences of:
ASWAD Association Study Worldwide African Diaspora
AAIS America Association for Italian Studies
ALA African Literature Association
Black Portraiture{s} II
Articles
Academic Articles
Journal of Italian Cinema & Media Studies, v.7
MAIN EXHIBITION SCREENINGS
MIA Magazzino Italian Art, New York, US
George Eastman Museum Rochester, US
Museu de Arte do Rio, Brazil
National Film Institute, Ghana
Museum of the Moving Image Astoria, US
Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, US
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