Examine the ways in which Hollywood cinema has conventionally represented African Americans.

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May 30, 2014

 

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A nasty plot over a one dollar bet turns out to have a humorous twist. The most noticeable representation is that of Eddie Murphy put into the comical role rather than a serious snob that Dan Aykroyd plays. By being a comical character, he is put into situations where rather than a serious debate he is able to use humour as a defence mechanism making it slightly more light hearted, demeaning his intelligence and fulfilling what a prejudiced audience has begun to expect of this sort of role...
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By being a comical character, he is put into situations where rather than a serious debate he is able to use humour as a defence mechanism making it slightly more light hearted, demeaning his intelligence and fulfilling what a prejudiced audience has begun to expect of this sort of role. Ed Guerrero has said “And while Murphy gets the upper hand in almost all filmic encounters and confrontations, the ultimate result of such a challenge is integration and acceptance on White terms in these film’s plots and resolutions...
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