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100 Years 100 Films (from the NAACP)
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<!–{PS..From “Stormy Weather” to “Dreamgirls”, the pageant of moving images created to illuminate the lives of people of color, has made a significant contribution to our culture and left an indelible mark on the 20th century. Make your voice heard by rating your choices for the NAACP Top 100 Films of the Century
If you are interested in enriching your collection of multicultural films, or recommending solid film choices to teachers and learners check out NAACP’s 100 Years 100 Films, 1909-2000, launched earlier this month.
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The site explains its goals:
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From “Stormy Weatherâ€ï¿½ to “Dreamgirlsâ€ï¿½, the pageant of moving
images created to illuminate the lives of people of color, has made a
significant contribution to our culture and left an indelible mark on the 20th
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mso-bidi-language:#0400;}If you are interested in enriching your collection of multicultural films, or want to be better prepared to recommend solid film choices to learners and teachers, the NAACP’s Top 100 Films of the Century: 1909–2009 is a must visit.
From “Stormy Weather” to “Dreamgirls”, the pageant of moving images created to illuminate the lives of people of color, has made a significant contribution to our culture and left an indelible mark on the 20th century.
The site describes its purpose:
Every film has the power to influence how we see ourselves and our world. Each film captures a little piece of history, a unique view of life and projects it on the Big Screen. And those pictures, whether beautiful, funny or haunting challenge the audience to see, feel and dream.
To celebrate a century of people of color, primarily African Americans, in film, we’ve gathered hundreds of movies together and now invite you to make your voice heard. Starting February 12, 2009, you can rate your favorites and help us compile a list of the NAACP Top 100 Films of the Century.
Click on a film and find a lengthy synopsis. Registered users may rate films for their overall quality as well as their historic significance and compare their ratings to those of other users. The site is searchable by movies, actors, and directors (and provides handy links to Blockbuster). A very cool tool for history and media teachers!Filed under: Uncategorized
About Joyce Valenza
Joyce is an Assistant Professor of Teaching at Rutgers University School of Information and Communication, a technology writer, speaker, blogger and learner. Follow her on Twitter: @joycevalenza
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