Stewart, Garrett

Streisand: The Mirror of Difference (Queer Screens)

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ISBN 13:: 9780814349083
author:: Stewart, Garrett
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Wayne State University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.38 kg
Genre:: Theater / Broadway & Musicals Art
Condition:: New
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Barbra Streisand's screen presence has long been synonymous with cinematic song. From Emmy-winning TV specials to Hollywood blockbusters like Funny Girl and A Star Is Born, her unique talent for singing and acting has captivated audiences worldwide. Garrett Stewart examines the cultural significance of Streisand's career, highlighting the gender and ethnic stereotypes she shattered as a pioneering Jewish superstar. The book delves into the internal dynamics of her distinctive vocal style, which has shaped a distinct cinematic terrain. This in-depth analysis puts Streisand's on-screen musical delivery into fresh perspective, shedding new light on the enduring aura of her stardom.

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