oct 6, 1927 - The Jazz Singer

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Regarded as the first “talkie”, The Jazz Singer was the first film to include synchronized sound and song. This marked a pivotal moment in the production of cinema as the beginning of the end of silent film. While studied for its role in the introduction of sound, The Jazz Singer is also guilty of perpetuating harmful stereotypes and damaging ideas. The aspiring performer at the center of the film relies on and constantly uses blackface as part of his performance. This is regarded as central to the story and serves as a reminder of the prevalence of blackface and minstrelsy even less than 100 years ago.

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