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Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind the Camera (2018)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Title
- Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind
- Type
- Biography
- Subjects
- Biographies & True Stories
- ISBN
- 9781538105559
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1538105551
ISBN-13
9781538105559
eBay Product ID (ePID)
250324192
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bill Duke : My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Film / General, Television / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-015118
Reviews
As an actor and director, Bill Duke has been breaking down racial barriers since the 1970s. In blockbuster movies and hit TV shows, he has channeled his personal struggles into professional triumphs that helped pave the way for a new generation. His story is an important and inspirational reminder that change can and must happen in Hollywood as well as Washington.
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Foreword Prologue Introduction CHILDHOOD Chapter One: Wyatt Jones Beer Garden Chapter Two: Little Black Sambo Chapter Three: Understanding Hate A GROWING MIND Chapter Four: Finding the Skips Chapter Five: Poetic License Chapter Six: The Awakening Chapter Seven: Higher Learning Chapter Eight: A Tumultuous Time SUCCESS AND FAILURE Chapter Nine: The Death of Courage Chapter Ten: Inspirations and Aspirations Chapter Eleven: A Pool of Regret Chapter Twelve: Meditation MY CAREER Chapter Thirteen: Acting Out Chapter Fourteen: Directing Hollywood NO CONCLUSIONS Chapter Fifteen: The Rainbow Bridge Chapter Sixteen: Now What? Epilogue Index About the Author
Synopsis
While many film fans may not be familiar with Bill Duke's name, they most certainly recognize his face. Dating back to the 1970s, Duke has appeared in a number of popular films, including Car Wash, American Gigolo, Commando, Predator, and X-Men: The Last Stand. Fewer still might be aware of Duke's extraordinary accomplishments off-screen--as a talented director, producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind the Camera is the memoir of a Hollywood original. In an industry that rarely embraces artists of color, Duke first achieved success as an actor then turned to directing. After helming episodes of ratings giants Dallas, Falcon Crest, Hill Street Blues, and Miami Vice, Duke progressed to feature films like A Rage in Harlem, Deep Cover, Hoodlum, and Sister Act 2. In this candid autobiography, Duke recalls the loving but stern presence of his mother and father, acting mentors like Olympia Dukakis, and the pitfalls that nearly derailed his career, notably an addiction to drugs. Along the way, readers will encounter familiar names like Danny Glover, Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Whoopi Goldberg. From his Broadway debut in 1971 to the establishment of the Duke Media Foundation, which trains and mentors young filmmakers, Duke has been breaking the rules of what it means to triumph in the entertainment industry. Recalling pivotal moments in his life, Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind the Camera is the story only Bill Duke could tell., This is the memoir of Bill Duke, one of the first-and few-African Americans to direct for both television and feature films. Duke recalls his childhood, the importance of his family and mentors, and the challenges he faced as an African American-to not only achieve success as an actor, but more significantly as a director in a very white ......, While many film fans may not be familiar with Bill Duke's name, they most certainly recognize his face. Dating back to the 1970s, Duke has appeared in a number of popular films, including Car Wash, American Gigolo, Commando, Predator, and X-Men: The Last Stand. Fewer still might be aware of Duke's extraordinary accomplishments off-screen-as a talented director, producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind the Camera is the memoir of a Hollywood original. In an industry that rarely embraces artists of color, Duke first achieved success as an actor then turned to directing. After helming episodes of ratings giants Dallas, Falcon Crest, Hill Street Blues, and Miami Vice, Duke progressed to feature films like A Rage in Harlem, Deep Cover, Hoodlum, and Sister Act 2. In this candid autobiography, Duke recalls the loving but stern presence of his mother and father, acting mentors like Olympia Dukakis, and the pitfalls that nearly derailed his career, notably an addiction to drugs. Along the way, readers will encounter familiar names like Danny Glover, Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Whoopi Goldberg. From his Broadway debut in 1971 to the establishment of the Duke Media Foundation, which trains and mentors young filmmakers, Duke has been breaking the rules of what it means to triumph in the entertainment industry. Recalling pivotal moments in his life, Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind the Camera is the story only Bill Duke could tell.
LC Classification Number
PN1998.3.D743D84
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