African-American Stereotype Characters in “Ethnic Notions” Film

Choose two African-American stereotype characters and analyze their function in their socio-historical context.

“Ethnic Notions” is a documentary directed by Marlon Riggs that takes viewers on a disturbing voyage through American history. Choose two African-American stereotype characters featured in the documentary “Ethnic Notions” and explain their function within their socio-historical context. To what extent do they still play a social role in popular culture?