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The Representation of People of Color in Film
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In the early days of cinema, people of color were often portrayed in stereotypical and demeaning roles. What was the term used to describe these stereotypical portrayals?
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Blackface
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Blackface was a common practice in early cinema, where white actors would darken their skin and exaggerate stereotypical features to portray African American characters.