American Film and Politics from Reagan to Bush Jr

by Paul Wells

Book Overview

Covers a crucial two decades in American history, when the links between Hollywood and Washington DC were at their strongest. The period is 'book-ended' by the mighty political and cinematic figures of Reagan and Clinton. Covers a period in which movies have become targets of political rhetoric of 'family values'. Essays examine cinematic views of key American political institutions - the presidency and electoral process, politically significant places...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719058651
• ISBN13: 9780719058653
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 9.2"