African Film: A Subaltern Lens on Power, Identity, and the Future of Media

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Challenging the Western-centric view of African cinema, this book employs a "subaltern lens" to explore the film industry's influence on power dynamics and identity in Africa. It moves beyond traditional Marxist frameworks, incorporating African Feminist, Muslim, and Queer perspectives. Through interviews with industry figures, it examines ownership, production, and audience engagement. The analysis advocates for decolonizing media to foster public discourse beyond nation-states and highlights the role of African collectives in promoting a more equitable media landscape.