Wasser, Frederick

Steven Spielberg's America

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ISBN 13:: 9780745640839
author:: Wasser, Frederick
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 20.96 x 13.97 x 1.78 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
Condition:: New
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Steven Spielberg's America explores the complex relationship between film and politics through the lens of an iconic filmmaker. This fascinating book examines how Spielberg's early films reflected the Sunbelt aesthetic, valuing visceral kicks and basic emotions over historical complexities. The author argues that while some critics have accused Spielberg's blockbusters of being a reflection of corporate influence, this book suggests that the filmmaker has retained a populist vision rooted in liberal democracy. However, his stories are also burdened by the ideological contradictions of his generation, which he addresses through filmmaking techniques. A fresh and provocative take on Spielberg in the context of globalization, market capitalism, and contemporary America, this book will be of interest to students of film and those seeking to understand the cultural landscape of the United States.

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