{"product_id":"directory-of-world-cinema-american-independent-9781841503684","title":"Directory of World Cinema: American Independent","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith high-profile Academy Award nominations and an increasing number of big-name actors eager to sign on to promising projects, independent films have been at the forefront in recent years like never before. But the roots of such critical and commercial successes as \u003cem\u003eThe Hurt Locker\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePrecious\u003c\/em\u003e can be traced to the first boom of independent cinema in the 1960s, when a raft of talented filmmakers emerged to capture the attention of a rapidly growing audience of young viewers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA thorough overview of a thriving sector of cultural production, the \u003cem\u003eDirectory of World Cinema: American Independent\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles the rise of the independent sector as an outlet for directors who challenge the status quo, yet still produce accessible feature films that find wide audiences and enjoy considerable box office appeal, without sacrificing critical legitimacy. Key directors are interviewed and profiled, and a sizeable selection of films are referenced and reviewed. More than a dozen sub-genres – including African American cinema, queer cinema, documentary, familial dysfunction and exploitation – are individually considered, with an emphasis on their ability to exemplify and engage with tensions inherent in American society. Copious illustrations and a range of research resources round out the volume, making this a truly comprehensive guide.At a time when independent films are enjoying considerable cultural cachet, this easy-to-use yet authoritative guide will find an eager audience in media historians, film studies scholars and movie buffs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction by the Editor\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFilm of the Year\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eThe Hurt Locker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIndustry Spotlight\u003cbr\u003e  Interviews with Adam Green and Wayne Kramer\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCultural Crossover\u003cbr\u003e John Waters and Baltimore\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eScoring Cinema \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eMulholland Drive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirectors \u003cbr\u003e Stuart Gordon \u003cbr\u003e Charlie Kaufman \u003cbr\u003e David Lynch\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfrican-American Cinema\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe American Nightmare\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChemical World\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCrime\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDocumentary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExploitation USA\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFamilial Dysfunction \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNarrative Disorder\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the Road\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eQueer Cinema\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRural Americana\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSlackers\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Suburbs\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUnderground USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intellect Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042922922327,"sku":"9781841503684","price":42.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781841503684.jpg?v=1750956239","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/directory-of-world-cinema-american-independent-9781841503684","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}