Directory of World Cinema

American Independent

John Berra (Renmin University of China)

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Intellect Books
15 August 2010

Films, movies & cinema; Film theory & criticism; Directories

Series: Directory of World Cinema

With 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 The Hurt Locker and Precious can be traced to the first boom of independent cinema in the 1960s, when a raft of talented filmmakers emergedto capture the attention of a rapidly growing audience of young viewers.

A thorough overview of a thriving area of cultural life, Directory of World Cinema: American Independent chronicles the rise of the independent sector as an outlet for directors who challenge the status quo, yet still produce accessible feature films that not only find wide audiences but 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 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.

Edited by: John Berra (Renmin University of China)
Imprint: Intellect Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 531g
ISBN: 9781841503684
ISBN 10: 1841503681
Series: Directory of World Cinema
Pages: 327
Publication Date: 15 August 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction by the Editor Film of the Year The Hurt Locker Industry Spotlight Interviews with Adam Green and Wayne Kramer Cultural Crossover John Waters and Baltimore Scoring Cinema Mulholland Drive Directors Stuart Gordon Charlie Kaufman David Lynch African-American Cinema The American Nightmare Chemical World Crime Documentary Exploitation USA Familial Dysfunction Narrative Disorder On the Road Queer Cinema Rural Americana Slackers The Suburbs Underground USA

John Berra is a writer and researcher, specialising in Media Studies, and is the author of Declarations of Independence: American Cinema and the Partiality of Independent Production (Intellect Books). John has written academic articles about modern cinema and its cultural significance, and he is currently working on a book concerning auteur theory with reference to contemporary international filmmakers.

Reviews for Directory of World Cinema: American Independent

Intellect is very quickly establishing itself in the first-book-to-reach-for market with its Directory of World Cinema series. . . . A particular strength of these volumes is the manner with which historical teleology is disrupted in favor of a more cohesive thematic exploration. This volume also includes pieces on John Waters, David Lynch, Charlie Kaufman, and Stuart Gordon, as well as appendixes providing recommended reading, online sources, and a Test Your Knowledge quiz. . . . [This is] a very handy volume that is great as a starting point or for those new to particular aspects of a national cinema. --Scott Wilson Media International Australia (5/15/2011 12:00:00 AM)