Claudine (1974): Gender Roles and Fatherhood in 1970s African American Families
The movie’s primary focus is on her relationships, especially with James Earl Jones’s character Rupert Marshall, a trash collector who falls in love with her. The film explores Claudine’s struggles navigating the assistance system, her obligations as a mother, and the stigma associated with being a single parent. It draws attention to the structural problems ... Read More
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