JOURNAL ARTICLE

For Whom Do We Create? The conundrum facing so many American artists today.

  • Published In: American Scholar, 2024, v. 93, n. 3. P. 14 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WASHINGTON, SHARON SOCHIL 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the conundrum faced by many American artists today, focusing on the film "American Fiction" and the protagonist's struggle with the publishing industry's expectations of Black authors. The film explores the tension between creating art that reflects the Black experience and avoiding pandering to stereotypes. The author reflects on their own experience as a Black writer and their desire for their novel to be seen as more than just a "Black American book." The article raises the question of who Black artists should create for and highlights the challenges they face in navigating racial boundaries in their work. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Scholar. 2024/07, Vol. 93, Issue 3, p14
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:177266544
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