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America On Film: Representing Race, Class, Gender, And Sexuality At The Movies, 3Rd Edition
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A Comprehensive And Insightful Examination Of The Representation Of Diverse Viewpoints And Perspectives In American Cinema Throughout The 20Th And 21St Centuriesamerica On Film: Representing Race, Class, Gender And Sexuality At The Movies, Now In Its Third Edition, Is An Authoritative And Lively Examination Of Diversity Issues Within American Cinema. Celebrated Authors And Academics Harry M. Benshoff And Sean Griffin Provide Readers With A Comprehensive Discussion And Overview Of The Industrial, Sociocultural, And Aesthetic Factors That Contribute To Cinematic Representations Of Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality, And Ability.The Book Incorporates Several Different Theoretical Perspectives, Including Film Genre, Auteurism, Cultural Studies, Orientalism, The Male Gaze, Feminism, And Queer Theory. The Authors Examine Each Selected Subject Via Representative Films, Figures, And Movements. Each Chapter Also Includes An Indepth Analysis Of A Single Film To Illuminate And Inform Its Discussion Of The Chosen Topic.America On Film Fearlessly Approaches And Tackles Several Controversial Areas Of Representation In Film, Including The Portrayal Of Both Masculinity And Femininity In Film And African And Asianamericans In Film. It Devotes The Entirety Of Part V To An Analysis Of The Depiction Of Sex And Sexuality In American Film, With A Particular Emphasis On The Portrayal Of Homosexuality. Topics Covered Include: The Structure And History Of American Filmmaking, Including A Discussion Of The Evolution Of The Business Of Hollywood Cinema African Americans And American Film, With A Discussion Of Blackkklansman Informing Its Examination Of Broader Issues Asian, Latin/X, And Native Americans On Film Classical Hollywood Cinema And Class, With An Indepth Examination Of The Florida Project Women In Classical Hollywood Filmmaking, Including A Discussion Of The 1955 Film, All That Heaven Allowsperfect For Undergraduate And Graduate Students In Film, Media, And Diversityrelated Courses, The Book Also Belongs On The Shelves Of Anyone Interested In Diversity Issues In The Context Of American Studies, Communications, History, Or Gender Studies. Lastly, It'S Ideal For Use Within Corporate Diversity Training Curricula And Human Relations Training Within The Entertainment Industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of 'America on Film'? A: 'America on Film' focuses on the representation of race, class, gender, and sexuality in American cinema, providing a comprehensive examination of diverse viewpoints throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Harry M. Benshoff and Sean Griffin, both of whom are celebrated scholars in the fields of film and media studies.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'America on Film'? A: Topics include the history of American filmmaking, portrayals of African Americans, Asian, Latin/x, and Native Americans in film, as well as analyses of gender representations and sexuality in cinema.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: 'America on Film' is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students studying film, media, or diversity-related courses, as well as for anyone interested in these issues.
- Q: What is the publication date of the third edition? A: The third edition of 'America on Film' was published on April 20, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'America on Film' consists of 448 pages, making it a comprehensive resource for its subject matter.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The current available edition is the third edition of 'America on Film'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this book be used for corporate diversity training? A: Yes, 'America on Film' is suitable for use in corporate diversity training curricula and human relations training within the entertainment industry.
- Q: Does the book include film analyses? A: Yes, each chapter includes an in-depth analysis of a specific film to highlight the discussion of the chosen topic.