Krin-- As I write this I'm unsure a hypermasculinization of the African-American character in MISSION IMPOSSIBLE; however, this film might be one to consider as you compile your "list of American films in which highly masculine blacks are overshadowed in some significant way by white men." It seems to me that "overshadowed" is an understatement, on more levels than one, with regard to this film. Hope this helps. Melissa Lynn Love Cinema Studies Tisch School of the Arts New York University [log in to unmask] "So many films, so little time" ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]