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Examines the dynamic relationships between racial and sexual difference in Hollywood film, from the 1980s and 1990s. Informed by contemporary debates in film and cultural studies, as well as feminist and critical race theory, this book throws light on the intersection of popular film and cultural politics.

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"High Contrast is one of the most illuminating and convincing discussions yet written on the intersection of race and gender in contemporary American popular culture. This is film criticism at its best."—Corey K. Creekmur, University of Iowa
"Willis carefully captures the political complexity of popular film and shows that there are no easy answers to the meanings of popular culture in everyday American life. This book will be a central force in the dialogue about the ways film is inscribed into our everyday lives."—Dana Polan, University of Southern California

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    A Paperback / softback by Sharon Willis

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      Publisher: Duke University Press
      Publication Date: 24/11/1997
      ISBN13: 9780822320418, 978-0822320418
      ISBN10: 082232041X
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      Gender studies, gender groups

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines the dynamic relationships between racial and sexual difference in Hollywood film, from the 1980s and 1990s. Informed by contemporary debates in film and cultural studies, as well as feminist and critical race theory, this book throws light on the intersection of popular film and cultural politics.

      Trade Review
      "High Contrast is one of the most illuminating and convincing discussions yet written on the intersection of race and gender in contemporary American popular culture. This is film criticism at its best."—Corey K. Creekmur, University of Iowa
      "Willis carefully captures the political complexity of popular film and shows that there are no easy answers to the meanings of popular culture in everyday American life. This book will be a central force in the dialogue about the ways film is inscribed into our everyday lives."—Dana Polan, University of Southern California

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