Film, faith, and cultural conflict : the case of Martin Scorsese's The last temptation of Christ / Robin Riley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Riley, Robin, 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Last temptation of Christ (Motion picture).

Physical Description:

x, 148 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger Publishers, 2003.

Summary:

Fresh insights reopen the debate surrounding Scorsese's 1988 film, the surrounding controversy, and its volatile reception.

Contents:

2. Historical Developments in the Last Temptation Controversy 11

3. Demystifying the Christian Scapegoat 35

4. Countering Blasphemy 61

5. Protecting Freedom of Speech: Scapegoating Religious Conservatives 81

6. Appeals to Tolerance: Oprah's Presentation of the Controversy 99

7. Scapegoating as Legal Process 113.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [129]-141) and index.

ISBN:

0275973573

OCLC:

51095735