Instructor: Michelle B. Taylor, Ph.D.

This class will serve as an introduction to the film genre known as "Blaxploitation". We will explore the origins, the evolution, and the impact these films had on Hollywood. If you’ve ever been curious about why it’s call “Blaxploitation” or what the goals of these films were, this is the class for you. Dr. Taylor will also debunk some myths about the genre and highlight the ways in which is was subversive, revolutionary, and problematic all at the same time.