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THE WORLD OF BLACK FILM: A JOURNEY THROUGH CINEMATIC BLACKNESS IN 100 FILMS WITH A FOREWORD BY JOHN AKOMFRAH CHILDREN'S BOOK trimming his lines to makeThe World of Black Film is an entertaining, informed, and thought provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe. Starting with the unfinished silent comedy Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueens World War II epic Blitz (2024), this book takes readers on an exciting journey through an eclectic mix of classics and hidden gems spanning more than 100 years and 30 countries. Beautifully designed