War and Film in America

Historical and Critical Essays

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film, History, Military
Cover of the book War and Film in America by , McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9780786451463
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: October 27, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780786451463
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: October 27, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

America’s chief exports are war and entertainment; combined, they are the war films viewed all over the world. The film industry is a partner of the government; American film shapes the ways in which both Americans and others view war. The authors herein explore differing film perspectives across five decades. The essays, written especially for this volume, explore topics such as frontier justice, Cold War fervor, government-sponsored terrorism, the “back-to-Nam” films, films as a venue for propaganda, and war’s far-reaching effects on personal values, family relationships, and general civility. The movies used in these analyses vary from conventional battle epics like Bridge on the River Kwai and The Green Berets to motion pictures with a war motif either as part of the story (The Way We Were) or as a historical setting (The Graduate). Some of the films are satirical (Dr. Strangelove); some are propagandistic (The Alamo, Big Jim McLain). Other films include Black Hawk Down, True Lies, The Deer Hunter, Patriot Games and Let There Be Light. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

America’s chief exports are war and entertainment; combined, they are the war films viewed all over the world. The film industry is a partner of the government; American film shapes the ways in which both Americans and others view war. The authors herein explore differing film perspectives across five decades. The essays, written especially for this volume, explore topics such as frontier justice, Cold War fervor, government-sponsored terrorism, the “back-to-Nam” films, films as a venue for propaganda, and war’s far-reaching effects on personal values, family relationships, and general civility. The movies used in these analyses vary from conventional battle epics like Bridge on the River Kwai and The Green Berets to motion pictures with a war motif either as part of the story (The Way We Were) or as a historical setting (The Graduate). Some of the films are satirical (Dr. Strangelove); some are propagandistic (The Alamo, Big Jim McLain). Other films include Black Hawk Down, True Lies, The Deer Hunter, Patriot Games and Let There Be Light. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book A Trash Hauler in Vietnam by
Cover of the book The Conscious Mind and the Material World by
Cover of the book General E.A. Paine in Western Kentucky by
Cover of the book Hollywood Stunt Performers, 1910s-1970s by
Cover of the book Invasion USA by
Cover of the book Death at the Ballpark by
Cover of the book Road-Tripping the South Atlantic League by
Cover of the book Shakespeare's Prop Room by
Cover of the book Soap Opera Super Couples by
Cover of the book Pearl Harbor Survivors by
Cover of the book The 5th Marine Regiment Devil Dogs in World War I by
Cover of the book Palliative Care by
Cover of the book The World of Ham Radio, 1901-1950 by
Cover of the book A Male President for Mount Holyoke College by
Cover of the book Saturday Night Live and the 1976 Presidential Election by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy