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ethnic notions  

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  • Ethnic Notions was the first major work of acclaimed African American filmmaker Marlon Riggs (1957–1994). Narrated by actress Esther Rolle and featuring commentary by noted scholar Barbara Christian, legendary filmmaker Carlton Moss, and others, the documentary explores the origins and evolution of black stereotypes in America. [Source: Encyclopedia of Black Studies; Ethnic Notions]

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