Films out of Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15554191 |
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| Authors | Kristin Skare Orgeret (0000-0002-0697-6640, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 505-509 |
| Publication date | 2009-12-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of African Media Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1751-7974 • E-ISSN: 2040-199X |
| Publisher | Intellect (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1386/jams.1.3.505/4 |
| OpenAlex | W1973622078 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
The article argues that fiction films from and about Africa may play an important role in increasing global audiences' knowledge of Africa. The article explores both the potential and the challenges of such films when it comes to create broader perspectives of the African continent. It argues that there is a general need for film producers with African knowledge. The discussion has direct bearing on debates about how Africa is represented in the media of the so-called global north
Media studies · Political science · Sociology · African history and culture studies · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · African studies and sociopolitical issues
| Highly cited | No |
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