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Whoopi Goldberg on stage and screen
- Title
- Whoopi Goldberg on stage and screen / Lisa Pertillar Brevard.
- Author
- Brevard, Lisa Pertillar.
- Publication
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013]
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | Sc D 14-584 | Schomburg Center - Research & Reference |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | MWES (Goldberg, W.) 13-3013 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Details
- Description
- vii, 254 pages; 23 cm
- Summary
- "All at once, and without apology or shame, the name Whoopi Goldberg conjures images of laughter, sex, surprise, versatility, African heritage, and Jewish identity, to name a few. This book provides an overview of some of Goldberg's most important efforts on Broadway and in major motion pictures, television, and the world of social activism"--Provided by publisher.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Made in America -- The influence of Jackie "moms" Mabley and George Carlin -- An American artist in Hollywood -- Black and blue(s): Celie as blueswoman in the Color purple -- The impact of Richard Pryor and Bert Williams -- Sister Rhythm and blues: sister act success -- A shoulder to cry on/a woman to stand strong -- Crossing the lines: acting and activism -- Playing the part: the actor as sidekick and supporter returning to her roots: back to Broadway and beyond.
- Call Number
- Sc D 14-584
- ISBN
- 9780786468874 (softcover : alk. paper)
- 0786468874 (softcover : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2012049111
- 40021956251
- OCLC
- 794708232
- Author
- Brevard, Lisa Pertillar.
- Title
- Whoopi Goldberg on stage and screen / Lisa Pertillar Brevard.
- Publisher
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013]
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Standard Identifier
- 40021956251
- Research Call Number
- Sc D 14-584MWES (Goldberg, W.) 13-3013