This comprehensive annotated bibliography reviews nearly 500 English-language studies published between 1915 and 2001 that examine the depiction of ethnic, racial, and national groups as
portrayed in U.S. feature films from the inception of cinema through the present. Coverage includes books, reference works, book chapters within larger works, and individual essays from
collections and anthologies. Concise annotations provide content summaries; unique features; major films and filmmakers discussed; and useful information on related titles, purpose, and
intended readership. The studies included range from specialized scholarly treatises to popular illustrated books for general readers.
