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African Cinema: Politics & Culture (Blacks in the Diaspora)
Published in Paperback by Indiana University Press (1992)
Authors: Manthia Diawara and Manthia Daiwara
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A good historical text.
This book contains valuable information on the history of African film from colonial times to the present. It explains why film production in Africa is what it is today, from region to region. This is mainly a book on African film history, so reviews of films are not emphasized


Black American Cinema (Afi Film Readers)
Published in Paperback by Routledge (1993)
Author: Manthia Diawara
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A good anthology on Black Film
From the early pioneers of Black Film like Oscar Micheaux in the 1930's to the present day era of filmmakers including Spike Lee, this book adequately covers it all, with a fair amount of time devoted on independent cinema. Interesting read. Especially useful for the academic world.


Bird Life : A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Published in Paperback by St. Martin's Press (2001)
Authors: Stephen Kress and John Dawson
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Diawara and Richard Wright
Diawara's book is provocative and important for understanding African critical thinking in the twentieth century. The book is especially important for the "third perspective" it enables us to gain for a rereading of Richard Wright's <>. I strongly recommend this book to Wright scholars and African Americanists in general.

Jerry W. Ward, Jr., Lawrence Durgin Profesor of Literature, Tougaloo College


Black Genius: African American Solutions to African American
Published in Hardcover by W.W. Norton & Company (01 February, 1999)
Authors: Walter Mosley, Manthia Diawara, Clyde Taylor, and Regina Austin
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Appetizing Food for Thought
This is some of the heaviest reading I have chosen in a long time. While I must say I did not agree with several of the viewpoints of the collective writers, the writing was done with conviction and the ideas were thought-provoking. I recommend this book to any students of African American history, Journalism or Economics. I thought a better title for this work would have been Collective Black Genius.

Diversity of Opinions and Backgrounds very welcoming
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Too many times the Black community is treated as if we all believe only one idea or follow one way of doing things. "Black Genius" brings out the qualities our many talented Kings and Queens by providing personal narratives with solutions to many concerns that effect the Black Community daily. I highly recommend this book. If you are concerned about issues in the Black community you wont be dissapointed.

EXCELLENT!
The only reason I bought this book is because Walter Mosley's name was attached to it. Mosley is one of America's most valuable treasures, and I jump at any opportunity to experience his words. However, while his essay is excellent, the other authors more than hold their own.

I don't know who the intended audience is for this book, but I think it should be required reading for everyone. From age 15 through 90. Liberal, conservative, egalitarian, libertarian, agnostic, spiritual, what have you.

I cannot put my respect for this book into words. I am saddened with the realization that this book will go unnoticed by many because of a number of reasons. This book deserves much more recognition than it has received to date.


We Won't Budge: An African Exile in the World
Published in Hardcover by BasicCivitas Books (27 May, 2003)
Author: Manthia Diawara
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A Journey Back
I have always enjoyed looking at life through another's eyes and now I have been able to do it from an international perspective. The title "We Won't Budge" does not give away the true meaning behind the text. It is just enough to invite the reader to pick it up and explore all that it has to offer. Diawara takes you on a journey of personal and intellectual moments that impact his life and the way he sees the world. It's a very honest and brave reflection of one's self. I am glad that he has decided to share his experience with world.

A modern day African memoir
I stumbled across this book by chance and debated for a while whether or not I should buy the hardback edition or wait till it came out in paperback. Thankfully I spent the money and have no regrets - only shame that I even debated whether to get it or not! This is a wonderfully written book and one that should appeal to a wide audience. For readers who are longing for a book that is hard to put down - this is your book. For readers who are interested in learning more about Africa, Africans, France and America - this is your book. For readers who interested in issues of race, identity and belonging- this is your book. For all global souls and Africans who are dying to see parts of their world and experiences described on paper - you must buy this book. It's a rare gem that made me laugh and want to cry. I highly recommend it.


Black British Cultural Studies: A Reader (Black Literature and Culture)
Published in Hardcover by University of Chicago Press (1996)
Authors: Houston A., Jr Baker, Manthia Diawara, Ruth H. Lindeborg, and Ruth A. Lindeborg
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Blackface
Published in Hardcover by Arena Editions (1999)
Authors: David Levinthal and Manthia Diawara
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The Short Century: Independence and Liberation Movements in Africa 1945-1994
Published in Hardcover by Prestel USA (2001)
Authors: Okwui Enwezor, Chinua Achebe, Museum Villa Stuck, Nnamdi Elleh, and Manthia Diawara
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