The Contemporary Western: An American Genre Post-9/11

by John White

Book Overview

The September 11th attacks in 2001 and the subsequent 'War on Terror' have had a profound effect on American cinema, and the contemporary Western is no exception. In this book, John White explores how films such as Open Range, True Grit and Jane Got a Gun reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland. Placing their characters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474427936
• ISBN13: 9781474427937
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"