Cinematic identity : anatomy of a problem film / Cindy Patton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patton, Cindy, 1956-

Series:

Theory out of bounds ; v. 29.

Theory out of bounds ; v. 29

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Minorities in motion pictures.

Motion pictures--United States.

Motion pictures.

Social problems in motion pictures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, Minn. : University of Minnesota Press ; [Bristol : University Presses Marketing, distributor], c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Cindy Patton takes Pinky as a starting point to meditate on the critical reception of this and other Òproblem filmsÓ and to explore the larger issues they raise about race, gender, and sexuality. Patton historicizes Òproblem filmsÓ and the arrival of Method acting in Hollywood, and in doing so offers new perspectives on identity politics, from feminism to the gay rights movement.

Contents:

CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; 1. American Celluloid: New Medium, New Citizen; 2. In the Hearts of Men; 3. Censorship and the Problem Films; 4. Acting Up: The Performing American; 5. Two Conversations: Black and White Americans on Film; APPENDIX. PINKY: A SYNOPSIS; NOTES; REFERENCES; FILMOGRAPHY; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8166-5040-3

OCLC:

648344546