{"product_id":"william-greaves-filmmaking-as-mission","title":"William Greaves: Filmmaking as Mission","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eWilliam Greaves is a highly influential American filmmaker of the past century, known for his experimental film Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. He produced, directed, shot, and edited over a hundred films on social issues and African American figures. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of his career, including essays, writings, interviews, and a critical dossier on Symbiopsychotaxiplasm. It highlights his mission to use filmmaking to transform African American perceptions and self-image. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 496 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Greaves, a prominent and influential American filmmaker of the past century, is celebrated for his groundbreaking experimental film, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. As an independent documentary filmmaker, Greaves created, directed, shot, and edited over a hundred films, covering a diverse range of social issues and notable African American figures, from Muhammad Ali to Ralph Bunche to Ida B. Wells. Beyond his filmmaking prowess, Greaves showcased his multi-talented artistry as a songwriter, a member of the Actors Studio, and, during the late 1960s, as a producer and co-host of Black Journal, the pioneering national television show dedicated to African American culture and politics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive volume offers the first in-depth exploration of Greaves' remarkable career. It encompasses a diverse array of materials, including insightful essays from critics and scholars, Greaves' own writings, an extensive meta-interview with him, conversations with his wife and collaborator Louise Archambault Greaves and his son David, and a critical dossier on Symbiopsychotaxiplasm. Together, these elements shed light on Greaves' unwavering mission to utilize filmmaking as a powerful tool for reshaping perceptions of African Americans by others and their self-perception. This landmark book serves as an indispensable resource on Greaves' work and his profound impact on independent cinema and African-American culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 740g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 156 x 234 x 29 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780231199599                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095573197050,"sku":"9780231199599","price":28.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/ea6a9fb66c465be9d78aa61c1048ec6a.jpg?v=1632193749","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/william-greaves-filmmaking-as-mission","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}