Cartoon Exhibition In The Segregated South
Many theaters across the country, especially in the South, refused to admit African Americans. This month we take a look at how segregation shaped the cartoon-viewing experience in a typical southern city.
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A Letter From Martha Sigall
With the Fourth of July upon us in a few weeks, I thought I would present correspondence about Any Bonds Today (1941) from the late, great, beloved Martha Sigall.
A Letter From Faith Hubley
It’s very touching that Faith still referred to John in the present tense, and she had glowing things to say about everyone she appreciated as a colleague.
A Letter From Jack Zander
This month’s posting is about Jack Zander, who had plenty to say about the African American characters he animated. He responded to my questions about his opinions of Bosko and the Tom & Jerry maid.
A Letter From Bill Melendez
When I was working on my dissertation and future book The Colored Cartoon almost twenty years ago, I wrote to several animators to see what memories they would share about…
