The Hattie Project
Podcast Description
The Hattie Project is a four-episode podcast exploring the complicated legacy of actress Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to receive an Academy Award for her portrayal of a racial stereotype in the film Gone With the Wind. This podcast is not a traditional biography. Rather, host Sharyll Burroughs and female artists of color explore the contradictions of McDaniel’s life and career within contexts such as identity and self-determination: A celebration of her exceptional humanity.
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This podcast delves into topics such as cultural representation, racism in the film industry, and self-determination, with episodes highlighting Hattie McDaniel's historic Oscar win, her relationship with the NAACP, and the exploration of colorism and misogyny in Hollywood through discussions with women of color.
The Hattie Project is a four-episode podcast exploring the complicated legacy of actress Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to receive an Academy Award for her portrayal of a racial stereotype in the film Gone With the Wind. This podcast is not a traditional biography. Rather, host Sharyll Burroughs and female artists of color explore the contradictions of McDaniel’s life and career within contexts such as identity and self-determination: A celebration of her exceptional humanity.
A brief but spectacular introduction to the fabulous Hattie McDaniel.
Verneice Turner reads the part of Hattie McDaniel.
Producers: Amy & Nancy Harrington, Vikki Mee
Editors: Amy & Nancy Harrington
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