Assignment task 1: The Exile (1931)
1) Talk about Jean Baptiste's portrayal. What were his goals throughout the film? What was Oscar Micheaux saying about this character? What did he represent?
2) What did this film say about Race? Give some examples.
Assignment task 2: Lost Boundaries (1949)
1) What was the film's perspective on Race and Racial Issues? Do you feel that it compromised by casting non-African Americans to portray the Carter family? Explain.
2) Examine the Carter family members as they reflected the tragic mulatto archetype. Do you believe they transcended it? Expound on your reason.