Representing: Hip Hop Culture and the Production of Black Cinema

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Focusing on the rise of black cinema, S. Craig Watkins analyzes the impact of influential filmmakers like Spike Lee and the emergence of "ghettocentric films" such as Boyz N the Hood. He explores the contradiction of increased visibility and commercial success for black youth in media amidst societal backlash. Watkins attributes this shift to changes in the film industry, independent filmmaking, and hip hop culture, illustrating how marginalized black youth have shaped both black and broader American popular culture, seeking empowerment through media representation.