Directory of World Cinema American Independent
| Author/creator | Berra, John Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Bristol : Intellect, Limited Chicago : Chicago Distribution Center [Distributor] |
| Description | 327 p. ill 10.000 x 07.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | IB - Directory of World Cinema Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation <p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">With high-profile Academy Award nominations and an increasing number of big-name actors eager to sign on to promising projects, independent films have been at the forefront in recent years like never before. But the roots of such critical and commercial successes as<i>The Hurt Locker</i>and<i>Precious</i>can be traced to the first boom of independent cinema in the 1960s, when a raft of talented filmmakers emergedto capture the attention of a rapidly growing audience of young viewers.</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">A thorough overview of a thriving area of cultural life,<i>Directory of World Cinema: American Independent</i>chronicles the rise of the independent sector as an outlet for directors who challenge the status quo, yet still produce accessible feature films that not only find wide audiences but enjoy considerable box office appeal—without sacrificing critical legitimacy. Key directors are interviewed and profiled, and a sizeable selection of films are referenced and reviewed. More than a dozen sub-genres—including African American cinema, queer cinema, documentary, familial dysfunction, and exploitation—are individually considered, with an emphasis on their ability to engage with tensions inherent in American society. Copious illustrations and a range of research resources round out the volume, making this a truly comprehensive guide.</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">At a time when independent films are enjoying considerable cultural cachet, this easy-to-use yet authoritative guide will find an eager audience in media historians, film studies scholars, and movie buffs alike.</p> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781841503684 |
| ISBN | 1841503681 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781841503684 |
| Stock number | 00065408 |
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