New Jack Cinema

NEW JACK CINEMA: The story of Hollywood's New Mavericks--Black Filmmakers, is one of the first books to offer a comprehensive analysis of movies made by contemporary black directors. The author has compiled a detailed examination of major motion pictures produced by the Hollywood studios & directed by young, bold, "New Jack," filmmakers. The book provides an insightful look at how these filmmakers succeeded against the odds & made it big in Hollywood. Many of the directors featured in NEW JACK CINEMA truly struggled to get their films made, yet each found innovative ways to get the job done. One director, for example, used credit cards to produce his movie. Another filmmaker appealed to the people in his community & raised $77,000.00. The reader will also find a wealth of behind-the-scenes information about films like "She's Gotta Have It" & "Boyz N The Hood" & how they went on to become some of the most profitable movies in recent years. NEW JACK CINEMA is truly the ideal resource for film students & movie enthusiasts. This informative, entertaining, & affordable new book is a unique guide to the world of contemporary black filmmakers.Steven D. Kendall is the author of 'New Jack Cinema', published 1994 under ISBN 9780962951312 and ISBN 0962951315.