research

Researched references
(If a quote is in red, it means it was considered, but not used in the final essay itself!)

Manchel, F. (ed.) (1991) Film study Vol. 1: An analytical bibliography. London: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press,U.S.
* "The negative values that many pre-WWII Americans had towards blacks were represented in African-Americans' consistently being stereotyped as servants, entertainers, or clowns in popular American films" - Page 854
* "But more often than not, the commercial success of a film is linked to reinforcing what the film companies, their executives, and publicity experts consider the prevailing values of a predominantly white, middle-class society. That is because over a period of time, a reciprocal relationship develops between movie audiences and successful filmmakers." -Page 854