Hattie McDaniel: Black Ambition, White Hollywood

Best known for her Oscar-winning performance as Mammy in Gone With the Wind, Hattie McDaniel blazed a trail for black film actors, even as she drew criticism for portraying domestic servants. In this biography, Watts examines various aspects of McDaniel's life and career, including her dealings with Hollywood power brokers and black political organizations. The volume also features a filmography and a section of family photos.