The Political Economy of Hollywood: Capitalist Power and Cultural Production

by James McMahon

Book Overview

In Hollywood, the goals of art and business are entangled. Directors, writers, actors, and idealistic producers aspire to make the best films possible. These aspirations often interact with the dominant firms that control Hollywood film distribution. This control of distribution is crucial as it enables the firms and other large businesses involved, such as banks that offer financing, to effectively stand between film production and the market...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367552639
• ISBN13: 9780367552633
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"