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OverviewAcclaimed actor and rap artist Will Smith has achieved a level of Hollywood fame rarely attained by a Black celebrity. Early in his career, Smith stated that he aspired to be the world's most famous movie star. By the time he was named the world's top film attraction in 2008, he had fulfilled his goal. While his rise to a place of worldwide prominence and cultural relevance has made him iconic, his accomplishments have not received the full and thorough acknowledgement and analysis they merit. This is the first full-length critical look at the significance of Will Smith's achievements over a more than 30-year career. Many of his films have broken cultural norms by depicting Black men in groundbreaking social settings, like the role of the world-saving hero in his most popular films. In addition to analyzing Smith's filmography, this work contextualizes other popular and common portrayals of Black men in media and society. Finally, this book examines Smith's work in his middle age, ruminating on his ability to adapt to the realities of a new Hollywood. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Willie TolliverPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.438kg ISBN: 9781476675695ISBN 10: 1476675694 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 30 January 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Prologue: A Slap Heard Round the World Introduction: Deconstructing Will Smith One—Reading Will Smith: Floating Signs and the Semiotics of Stardom Two—Culturally Mulatto Three—A Slave to Fashion Four—Hottentot Adonis Five—A Postlude to a Kiss Six—Science Fictions and Racial Facts Seven—Dynamic Duos and Magical Negroes Eight—Genre, Interrupted Conclusion: The Biggest Movie Star in the World Filmography Selected Videography Chapter Notes Works Cited IndexReviewsThe book offers profound insights into the career of a Hollywood legend. --Roland Leander Williams, professor of English, Temple University """The book offers profound insights into the career of a Hollywood legend.""--Roland Leander Williams, professor of English, Temple University" Author InformationWillie Tolliver is a professor of English at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta where he is director of Africana studies and film studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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