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The Devil Finds Work is a book-length essay by writer James Baldwin. [1] Published in 1976, it is both a memoir of his experiences watching movies and a critique of the racial politics of American cinema.
- James Baldwin
- 1976
Curated by Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonk a, this season explores Black representation in modern cinema through the ideas in James Baldwin’s 1976 seminal book The Devil Finds Work, with a selection of inspiring contemporary films.
Apr 2, 2014 · James Baldwin's The Devil Finds Work, a book-length essay on race and America and cinema, movingly demonstrates that analysis of art can be art itself. By Noah Berlatsky. April 2, 2014. Who's...
May 22, 2024 · Taking the book The Devil Finds work by James Baldwin, one of the most influential writers and activists of the 20th century, we present a season of films and conversations discussing Black representation in contemporary cinema.
In “The Devil Finds Work,” James Baldwin explores the power of language and dialogue in shaping our understanding of the world around us. He argues that the way we use language can either reinforce or challenge existing power structures, and that dialogue is essential for creating meaningful change.
modern cinema through the ideas in James Baldwin’s 1976 seminal book The Devil Finds Work , with a selection of inspiring contemporary films. Baldwin’s book is a personal exploration of American filmmaking and racial politics.
Jan 1, 2001 · A collection of critical essays on cinema, The Devil Finds Work interrogates the racist ideology of landmark American films from the interwar and postwar eras. Baldwin interweaves cultural criticism and autobiography as he moves from reflecting upon the messages coded in the films of his youth to critiquing popular movies of the mid-1970s.
