Learning on ScreenMaterial Witness: Race, Identity and the Politics of Gangsta Rap
- Synopsis
- In a lecture Professor Michael Eric Dyson blends critical theory with an appreciation of popular culture, rap lyrics with classical poetry, and anecdotes of personal history with sweeping geopolitical analysis, with a focus on ‘gangsta rap’.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL available). col. 60 min.
- Year of production
- 199
- Availability
- Sale; 1997 sale: £35.00 (inc VAT +p&p)
- Subjects
- Media studies
- Keywords
- popular culture; popular music; racial identity
Credits
- Writer
- Michael Eric Dyson
- Cast
Michael Eric Dyson
Distributor
- Name
Media Education Foundation
- info@mediaed.org
- Web
- http://www.mediaed.org External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 413 584 8500
- Fax
- +1 413 586 8398
- Address
- 60 Masonic Street
Northampton
Massachusetts 01060
USA - Notes
- The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.
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