The "Slumdog" Phenomenon: A Critical Anthology

Book Overview

Winner of numerous awards and the epicenter of multiple controversies, Danny Boyle's 2008 film "Slumdog Millionaire" has fueled a series of debates regarding its depictions of India and the slum, its references to Bollywood, its global circulation and success, and its reception by critics and audiences. "The 'Slumdog' Phenomenon" is an edited collection that seeks to address all of these topics and, in the process, provide new and innovative ways...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783083255
• ISBN13: 9781783083251
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"