Keith Corson is a scholar of cinema whose work delves into the nuanced evolution of African American filmmaking in the post-Blaxploitation era. His research critically examines the directorial voices and thematic preoccupations that shaped this pivotal period, offering insights into the intersection of identity, industry, and artistic expression within American film. Corson's analyses illuminate the creative challenges and triumphs of filmmakers navigating a complex cultural landscape. His contributions provide a vital lens through which to understand the ongoing dialogue between cinematic representation and social commentary.
Using an auterist lens to challenge the notions of taste, genre and aesthetics that are commonly used to form the cinematic canon, this book explores the twelve films Veber directed between 1976 and 2008. These include Le Jouet (1976), Les fugitifs (1986) and L'emmerdeur (2008).