New Books - September 2008

PN1995.9 .P6 A48 2002
American Film and Politics from Reagan to Bush Jr
Davies, Philip, 1948-

Summary:

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. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.