Stars for Freedom: Hollywood, Black Celebrities, and the Civil Rights Movement b

Description: Stars for Freedom by Emilie Raymond Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description From Oprah Winfrey to Angelina Jolie, George Clooney to Leonardo DiCaprio, Americans have come to expect that Hollywood celebrities will be outspoken advocates for social and political causes. However, that wasnt always the case. As Emilie Raymond shows, during the civil rights movement the Stars for Freedom - a handful of celebrities both black and white - risked their careers by crusading for racial equality, and forged the role of celebrity in American political culture.Focusing on the "Leading Six" trailblazers - Harry Belafonte, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dick Gregory, and Sidney Poitier - Raymond reveals how they not only advanced the civil rights movement in front of the cameras, but also worked tirelessly behind the scenes, raising money for Martin Luther King, Jr.s legal defense, leading membership drives for the NAACP, and personally engaging with workaday activists to boost morale.Through meticulous research, engaging writing, and new interviews with key players, Raymond traces the careers of the Leading Six against the backdrop of the movement. Perhaps most revealing is the new light she sheds on Sammy Davis, Jr., exploring how his controversial public image allowed him to raise more money for the movement than any other celebrity. The result is an entertaining and informative book that will appeal to film buffs and civil rights historians alike, as well as to anyone interested in the rise of celebrity power in American society.A Capell Family BookA V Ethel Willis White Book Author Biography Emilie Raymond is associate professor of history at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is the author of "From My Cold, Dead Hands": Charlton Heston and American Politics. Details ISBN 0295742674 ISBN-13 9780295742670 Title Stars for Freedom Author Emilie Raymond Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 352 Publisher University of Washington Press GE_Item_ID:157888044; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780295742670

Book Title: Stars for Freedom

Number of Pages: 352 Pages

Publication Name: Stars for Freedom : Hollywood, Black Celebrities, and the Civil Rights Movement

Language: English

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Item Height: 0.8 in

Publication Year: 2018

Subject: Civil Rights, Popular Culture, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 16 Oz

Subject Area: Political Science, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography

Author: Emilie Raymond

Item Length: 8.8 in

Item Width: 5.7 in

Format: Trade Paperback