COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
The Impact of Coloristic Preferences on the Perception of African American Actors in Film
Creator:
Jones, Taylor J.
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Film and Television
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Film and Television
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
"Colorism, a form of discrimination of skin color, has been an everlasting issue within the African American community and beyond. This paper aims to explore how coloristic preferences have affected the world's perception of beauty when it comes to African American actors in film and TV. Through analysis of case studies and a review of literature. This paper argues that coloristic biases have limited the opportunities and recognition of dark-skinned actors, while privileging those with lighter skin tones. The paper further highlights the historical and cultural roots of colorism, and how it intersects with other forms of oppression of racism, sexism, classism. The paper concludes with a call to action for greater representation and inclusivity in media and society. --Abstract
Keywords: colorism, racism, stereotypes, cinema history, Renaissance, African American actors
Keywords: colorism, racism, stereotypes, cinema history, Renaissance, African American actors
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta)
Date:
2023-11
Format:
2 online resources: 1 PDF (Thesis, 18 pages, color illustrations) + 1 mp4 film (Studio component, approximately 14 min., sound, color)