Ethnic Notions

"Ethnic Notions" is a powerful and poignant documentary that unravels the tangled web of anti-black stereotypes perpetuated in popular culture from the ante-bellum period to the dawn of the Civil Rights movement. Through a vast array of mediums including cartoons, films, songs, and children's rhymes, this thought-provoking film lays bare the deep-seated prejudices that have shaped America's understanding of black identity. Narrated by Esther Rolle and accompanied by insightful commentary from academics, "Ethnic Notions" is a searing examination of the enduring impact of media manipulation on our perceptions of African Americans.