{"product_id":"the-world-of-black-film-a-journey-through-cinematic-blackness-in-100-films-with-a-foreword-by-john-akomfrah-ashley-clark-hardcover","title":"The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films with a Foreword by John Akomfrah -- Ashley Clark, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Brother Ashley Clark Has Broke It Down To What Black Film Was, Is Present Day, And What The Future Might Be. BLAK IZ BLAK. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. Enjoy This BLAK CINEMATIC SCIENCE. - Spike Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis book belongs on the shelf of every film lover, every student of cinema, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of storytelling. It's a celebration, an education, and an inspiration all at once. - Julie Dash\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResonant, exciting and eye-opening - one of the best books I've read about Black cinema. - Mark Cousins\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn indispensable guide for any film lover yearning to learn more about Black cinema. - GQ\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe World of Black Film\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining, informed, and thought-provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe. Starting with the unfinished silent comedy \u003ci\u003eLime Kiln Club Field Day\u003c\/i\u003e (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueen's World War II epic \u003ci\u003eBlitz\u003c\/i\u003e (2024), this book takes readers on an exciting journey through an eclectic mix of classics and hidden gems spanning more than 100 years and 30 countries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully designed and bursting with eye-catching film imagery and poster art, this is essential reading for general film fans, enthusiasts of Black cinema, educators, and students alike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nIncludes a foreword by Sir John Akomfrah, CBE RA. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilms and directors include: Black Orpheus (Marcel Camus, 1959)\n\nBlack Girl (Ousmane Sembène, 1966)\n\nHollywood Shuffle (Robert Townsend, 1987)\n\nMalcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992)\n\nBelle (Amma Asante, 2013)\n\nTimbuktu (Abderrahmane Sissako, 2015)\n\nMoonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016)\n\nBlack Panther (Ryan Coogler, 2018)\n\nSaint Omer (Alice Diop, 2022)\n\nDahomey (Mati Diop, 2024)\n\nBlitz (Steve McQueen, 2024)\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ashley Clark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurence King\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.3\" H x 7.76\" L x 0.84\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781529438253\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51099407712560,"sku":"9781529438253","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2712\/8368\/files\/9781529438253_36162b4b-9c41-43cc-bf8e-b6adc9eada19.jpg?v=1780341318","url":"https:\/\/flowerburst.co\/products\/the-world-of-black-film-a-journey-through-cinematic-blackness-in-100-films-with-a-foreword-by-john-akomfrah-ashley-clark-hardcover","provider":"Flowerburst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}