Race and Entertainment: Reflections on Racism in Film, TV and the Media - Paperback

by Thandi Lubimbi (Author)

Craft authentic Black characters and challenge racism in entertainment.

Are you a screenwriter seeking to create characters with real depth? This guide helps you understand the social construct of racism and its impact on the Black experience. Thandi Lubimbi explores popular representations in film and TV, offering solutions to problems surrounding race, representation, and stereotyping.

Race and Entertainment is for creative professionals who want to:

• Write authentic Black characters
• Avoid superficial tropes
• Promote diversity and inclusion

Discover how to write stories that reflect the true Black experience and challenge systemic racism in the media.

Author Biography

Thandi Lubimbi is a barrister who specializes in criminal law, and she has spent most of her working life in government. Lubimbi is also an award-winning screenwriter. At the 2022 New York Festival, her co-written legal drama, Barred, won Best Digital Drama and The Effect, an Audible sci-fi series on which she was a contributing writer, won Best Podcast.