| American Film and Politics from Reagan to Bush Jr Contributor(s): Davies, Philip (Editor), Wells, Paul (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0719058651 ISBN-13: 9780719058653 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2002 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - History | Military - United States - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 302.234 |
| LCCN: 2003541672 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.8" W x 9.2" (0.66 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1980's - Chronological Period - 1990's - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Covers a crucial two decades in American history, when the links between Hollywood and Washington DC were at their strongest. The period is 'book-ended' by the mighty political and cinematic figures of Reagan and Clinton. Covers a period in which movies have become targets of political rhetoric of 'family values'. Essays examine cinematic views of key American political institutions - the presidency and electoral process, politically significant places such as New York City and the American South, the promotion of major issues like gender, family and race. This is a subject which has gained new significance in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington DC, which have changed both the political climate, and the priorities of the movie industry. |