Blacks and Vaudeville - part 1 from documentary
This documentary is disheartening. There has always been controversy swirling around black face, but I hadn't realized the history behind the offensive gesture. This documentary highlighted the nature of the offensive, demeaning black paint. Black people were not allowed to take part in any play unless they were acting in outlandish ways that filled hurtful stereotypes. This simply perpetuates the stereotype while continuously harming an entire group of people. They are treated like animals and their real talent is negated.