Danyelle Greene
Wednesday, Oct 04, 2023
Hi, I'm Danyelle Greene—I am a scholar-practitioner with a deep passion for the study and creation of African American cinema, documentary filmmaking, and aesthetics. My research and teaching interests revolve around the intricate dynamics of representation and re-presentation, particularly within the contexts of blackness, gender, and religion in film.
I believe in using both filmmaking and written scholarship as complementary tools for critical inquiry and exploration. My work has been published in respected journals such as Black Camera and The Journal of Popular Culture, where I've had the opportunity to contribute to important conversations in my field.
One of my proudest achievements was co-directing an art exhibition called In My Hands, where I showcased my co-produced video installation, Twice As Hard, and a triptych piece called Always Already. These projects allowed me to express my ideas and insights through visual storytelling, a medium I find incredibly powerful.
My academic journey led me to earn a Ph.D. in film and media studies from the University of Kansas, and I continue to be dedicated to advancing our understanding of the complex and multifaceted world of African American cinema and its broader cultural implications.
I believe in using both filmmaking and written scholarship as complementary tools for critical inquiry and exploration. My work has been published in respected journals such as Black Camera and The Journal of Popular Culture, where I've had the opportunity to contribute to important conversations in my field.
One of my proudest achievements was co-directing an art exhibition called In My Hands, where I showcased my co-produced video installation, Twice As Hard, and a triptych piece called Always Already. These projects allowed me to express my ideas and insights through visual storytelling, a medium I find incredibly powerful.
My academic journey led me to earn a Ph.D. in film and media studies from the University of Kansas, and I continue to be dedicated to advancing our understanding of the complex and multifaceted world of African American cinema and its broader cultural implications.