MONICA WHITE NDOUNOU is an associate professor of drama, and affiliate faculty in American Studies and International Literary and Visual Studies at Tufts University.

"Anyone hoping to accelerate the current momentum in black cinema, develop new models of production and distribution, or simply gain a better understanding of how race impacts business decisions in Hollywood, should consult Ndounou’s well-researched book." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University) "Anyone hoping to accelerate the current momentum in black cinema, develop new models of production and distribution, or simply gain a better understanding of how race impacts business decisions in Hollywood, should consult Ndounou’s well-researched book." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University) "Ndounou compiles a phenomenal archive to diagnose and guide possibilities for the development of un-segregated, internationally viable Black film liberated from structural restraints that endorse racism and curtail creative freedom."- Stephanie Batiste (author of Darkening Mirrors: Imperial Representations in Depression Era African American Performance) "Ndounou compiles a phenomenal archive to diagnose and guide possibilities for the development of un-segregated, internationally viable Black film liberated from structural restraints that endorse racism and curtail creative freedom."- Stephanie Batiste (author of Darkening Mirrors: Imperial Representations in Depression Era African American Performance) "Ndounou provides a comprehensive examination of African American filmmakers' experience in producing, distributing, and marketing economically profitable films in the Hollywood cinema industry.  Most compelling is her demonstration of how industry standards make it difficult for black films to generate profits. This thorough, well-researched book is a must read. Highly recommended." (Choice) "Ndounou provides a comprehensive examination of African American filmmakers' experience in producing, distributing, and marketing economically profitable films in the Hollywood cinema industry.  Most compelling is her demonstration of how industry standards make it difficult for black films to generate profits. This thorough, well-researched book is a must read. Highly recommended." (Choice)

• Introduction: the color of Hollywood: black, white or green?Finding freedom on stage and screen. The plantation lives!Insurrection!: African American film's revolutionary potential through black theatreBlack pathology sells: books and filmsPlaying with fire: black women's literature/white box officeA breaking the chains of history and genreIt' not just business: color-coded economics and original filmsThe paradox of branding, black star power, and box office politicsBig business: hip hop gangsta films and black comediesConclusion: the story behind the numbers

MONICA WHITE NDOUNOU is an associate professor of drama, and affiliate faculty in American Studies and International Literary and Visual Studies at Tufts University.

"Anyone hoping to accelerate the current momentum in black cinema, develop new models of production and distribution, or simply gain a better understanding of how race impacts business decisions in Hollywood, should consult Ndounou’s well-researched book." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University) "Anyone hoping to accelerate the current momentum in black cinema, develop new models of production and distribution, or simply gain a better understanding of how race impacts business decisions in Hollywood, should consult Ndounou’s well-researched book." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University) "Ndounou compiles a phenomenal archive to diagnose and guide possibilities for the development of un-segregated, internationally viable Black film liberated from structural restraints that endorse racism and curtail creative freedom."- Stephanie Batiste (author of Darkening Mirrors: Imperial Representations in Depression Era African American Performance) "Ndounou compiles a phenomenal archive to diagnose and guide possibilities for the development of un-segregated, internationally viable Black film liberated from structural restraints that endorse racism and curtail creative freedom."- Stephanie Batiste (author of Darkening Mirrors: Imperial Representations in Depression Era African American Performance) "Ndounou provides a comprehensive examination of African American filmmakers' experience in producing, distributing, and marketing economically profitable films in the Hollywood cinema industry.  Most compelling is her demonstration of how industry standards make it difficult for black films to generate profits. This thorough, well-researched book is a must read. Highly recommended." (Choice) "Ndounou provides a comprehensive examination of African American filmmakers' experience in producing, distributing, and marketing economically profitable films in the Hollywood cinema industry.  Most compelling is her demonstration of how industry standards make it difficult for black films to generate profits. This thorough, well-researched book is a must read. Highly recommended." (Choice)

• Introduction: the color of Hollywood: black, white or green?Finding freedom on stage and screen. The plantation lives!Insurrection!: African American film's revolutionary potential through black theatreBlack pathology sells: books and filmsPlaying with fire: black women's literature/white box officeA breaking the chains of history and genreIt' not just business: color-coded economics and original filmsThe paradox of branding, black star power, and box office politicsBig business: hip hop gangsta films and black comediesConclusion: the story behind the numbers

MONICA WHITE NDOUNOU is an associate professor of drama, and affiliate faculty in American Studies and International Literary and Visual Studies at Tufts University.

"Anyone hoping to accelerate the current momentum in black cinema, develop new models of production and distribution, or simply gain a better understanding of how race impacts business decisions in Hollywood, should consult Ndounou’s well-researched book." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University) "Anyone hoping to accelerate the current momentum in black cinema, develop new models of production and distribution, or simply gain a better understanding of how race impacts business decisions in Hollywood, should consult Ndounou’s well-researched book." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University) "Ndounou compiles a phenomenal archive to diagnose and guide possibilities for the development of un-segregated, internationally viable Black film liberated from structural restraints that endorse racism and curtail creative freedom."- Stephanie Batiste (author of Darkening Mirrors: Imperial Representations in Depression Era African American Performance) "Ndounou compiles a phenomenal archive to diagnose and guide possibilities for the development of un-segregated, internationally viable Black film liberated from structural restraints that endorse racism and curtail creative freedom."- Stephanie Batiste (author of Darkening Mirrors: Imperial Representations in Depression Era African American Performance) "Ndounou provides a comprehensive examination of African American filmmakers' experience in producing, distributing, and marketing economically profitable films in the Hollywood cinema industry.  Most compelling is her demonstration of how industry standards make it difficult for black films to generate profits. This thorough, well-researched book is a must read. Highly recommended." (Choice) "Ndounou provides a comprehensive examination of African American filmmakers' experience in producing, distributing, and marketing economically profitable films in the Hollywood cinema industry.  Most compelling is her demonstration of how industry standards make it difficult for black films to generate profits. This thorough, well-researched book is a must read. Highly recommended." (Choice)

• Introduction: the color of Hollywood: black, white or green?Finding freedom on stage and screen. The plantation lives!Insurrection!: African American film's revolutionary potential through black theatreBlack pathology sells: books and filmsPlaying with fire: black women's literature/white box officeA breaking the chains of history and genreIt' not just business: color-coded economics and original filmsThe paradox of branding, black star power, and box office politicsBig business: hip hop gangsta films and black comediesConclusion: the story behind the numbers