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Contact Zones: Memory, Origin, and Discourses in Black Diasporic Cinema (Contemporary Approaches to Film and Media Studies),Used
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Created at the crossroads of slavery, migration, and exile, and comprising a global population, the black diaspora is a diverse space of varied histories, experiences, and goals. Likewise, black diasporic film tends to focus on the complexities of transnational identity, which oscillates between similarity and difference and resists easy categorization. In Contact Zones author Sheila J. Petty addresses a range of filmmakers, theorists, and issues in black diasporic cinema, highlighting their ongoing influences on contemporary artistic and theoretical discourses.Petty examines both Anglophone and Francophone films and theorists, divided according to this volume's three thematic sectionsSlavery, Migration and Exile, and Beyond Borders. The feature films and documentaries consideredwhich include Sankofa, Daughters of the Dust, The Man by the Shore, and Rude, among othersrepresent a wide range of cultures and topics. Through close textual analysis that incorporates the work of wellknown diasporic thinkers like W. E. B. DuBois, Aim Csaire, and Frantz Fanon along with contemporary notables such as Molefi Kete Asante, bell hooks, Clenora HudsonWeems, Ren Depestre, Paul Gilroy, and Rinaldo Walcott, Petty details the unique ways in which black diasporic films create meaning.By exploring a variety of African American, Caribbean, Black British, and African Canadian perspectives, Contact Zones provides a detailed survey of the diversity and vitality of black diasporic contributions to cinema and theory. This volume will be a welcome addition to the libraries of scholars and students of film studies and Africana studies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Contact Zones' by Sheila J. Petty? A: The book primarily explores the complexities of black diasporic cinema, addressing themes of memory, origin, and transnational identity through various films and theorists.
- Q: How many pages does 'Contact Zones' have? A: 'Contact Zones' has a total of 295 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Contact Zones'? A: The author of 'Contact Zones' is Sheila J. Petty.
- Q: When was 'Contact Zones' published? A: 'Contact Zones' was published on January 8, 2008.
- Q: What condition is the book in if it is described as 'Used Book in Good Condition'? A: This description indicates that the book may show signs of wear but is still in acceptable condition for reading.
- Q: Does 'Contact Zones' include analysis of both Anglophone and Francophone films? A: Yes, the book examines both Anglophone and Francophone films, categorizing them into thematic sections.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Contact Zones'? A: The book explores themes related to Slavery, Migration and Exile, and Beyond Borders in the context of black diasporic cinema.
- Q: Who are some notable thinkers referenced in 'Contact Zones'? A: The book references notable thinkers such as W. E. B. DuBois, Aimé Césaire, Frantz Fanon, and contemporary figures like bell hooks and Paul Gilroy.
- Q: Is 'Contact Zones' suitable for students of film studies? A: Yes, 'Contact Zones' is a valuable resource for scholars and students in film studies and Africana studies, providing insights into black diasporic contributions to cinema.