American Film and Politics from Reagan to Bush Jr.

American Film and Politics from Reagan to Bush Jr.
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 0719058651
ISBN-13 : 9780719058653
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Book Synopsis American Film and Politics from Reagan to Bush Jr. by : Philip John Davies

Download or read book American Film and Politics from Reagan to Bush Jr. written by Philip John Davies and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2002-10-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the two decades leading to the beginning of the 21st century, this collection examines central issues in American politics and society through the films of the period. Using everything from Oliver Stone to Disney, Clint Eastwood to John Sayles, Jurassic Park to Dumb and Dumber, the international array of authors explore a number of themes. These include: the cinematic views of political institutions; of politically significant places; of the projection of major issues such as gender, family, and race; and the cultural politics of the film makers themselves in America at the start of a new century.


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