| Social Justice in World Cinema and Theatre Contributor(s): Over, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1567505538 ISBN-13: 9781567505535 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2001 Annotation: Focusing on international social justice drama in its current local, national, and international manifestation, this interdisciplinary approach explores the relationship of contemporary dramatic forms to human rights issues. Over examines the artistic styles, goals, and thematic interests of dramatists and film directors of works of social commitment. He also considers the conditions and economics of wide audience appeal that prevent Hollywood and many independent filmmakers from effectively addressing these politically explosive issues. In contrast, differing cultures and economic concerns result in third world filmmakers and playwrights producing more comprehensive expositions of social issues. Considering a selected group of film and stage movements the author concludes with an optimistic prediction for political drama in the new century. This informed discussion will appeal to film, theatre, and cultural studies scholars. cultural studies scholars. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Political Science | Civil Rights |
| Dewey: 809.293 |
| LCCN: 00049577 |
| Series: Civic Discourse for the Third Millennium |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 6.38" W x 9.22" (0.86 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Focusing on international social justice drama in its current local, national, and international manifestation, this interdisciplinary approach explores the relationship of contemporary dramatic forms to human rights issues. Over examines the artistic styles, goals, and thematic interests of dramatists and film directors of works of social commitment. He also considers the conditions and economics of wide audience appeal that prevent Hollywood and many independent filmmakers from effectively addressing these politically explosive issues. In contrast, differing cultures and economic concerns result in third world filmmakers and playwrights producing more comprehensive expositions of social issues. Considering a selected group of film and stage movements the author concludes with an optimistic prediction for political drama in the new century. This informed discussion will appeal to film, theatre, and cultural studies scholars. |
