Inspired by a poem by Maya Angelou, this powerful film explores images of Black women in the media, focusing on the myths surrounding Black women's sexuality. Like "Color Adjustment", in which Marlon Riggs looked at images of Black people on television, "And Still I Rise" uses images from popular culture to reveal the way the media misrepresents Black women's sexuality. A combination of fear and fascination produces a stereotypical representation which in turn impacts on the real lives of Black women. "And Still I Rise" intercuts historical and media images with hard-hitting contemporary views of women of African heritage as they struggle to create a new and empowered perspective. Both a celebration and a critique, "And Still I Rise" is essential viewing for those interested in African American studies, women's studies, media studies and popular culture. From the director of "The Body Beautiful" and "Coffee Colored Children".
A Women Make Movies film. 20 minutes
