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In the first book devoted to Charles Burnett, a crucial figure in the history of American cinema often regarded as the most influential member of the L.A. Rebellion group of African American filmmakers, James Naremore provides a close critical study of all Burnett's major pictures for movies and television, including Killer of Sheep, To Sleep with Anger, The Glass Shield, Nightjohn, The Wedding, Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property, and Warming by the Devil's Fire. Having accessed new information and rarely seen material, Naremore shows that Burnett's career has developed against the odds and that his artistry, social criticism, humor, and commitment to what he calls "symbolic knowledge" have given his work enduring value for American culture.

African American motion picture producers and directors. --- Afro-American motion picture producers and directors --- Motion picture producers and directors, African American --- Motion picture producers and directors --- Burnett, Charles, --- Criticism and interpretation. --- a troublesome property. --- african american filmmakers. --- american cinema. --- cinematography. --- film appreciation. --- film collectors. --- film theorists. --- film theory. --- killer of sheep. --- movie history. --- nat turner. --- nightjohn. --- social criticism. --- the glass shield. --- the wedding. --- to sleep with anger. --- warming by the devils fire.