The Dichotomy of Hattie Mc Daniel

Actress Hattie McDaniel prepares for the 1940 Academy Awards as she is the first African American ever to be nominated for an Oscar. All the while, she deals with criticism from the N.A.A.C.... Read allActress Hattie McDaniel prepares for the 1940 Academy Awards as she is the first African American ever to be nominated for an Oscar. All the while, she deals with criticism from the N.A.A.C.P. and is conflicted about the character of Mammy that has brought her equal praise and eq... Read allActress Hattie McDaniel prepares for the 1940 Academy Awards as she is the first African American ever to be nominated for an Oscar. All the while, she deals with criticism from the N.A.A.C.P. and is conflicted about the character of Mammy that has brought her equal praise and equal scorn.