Description - Cinema Wars by Douglas M. Kellner
Cinema Wars explores the intersection of film, politics, and
US culture and society through a bold critical analysis of the
films, TV shows, and documentaries produced in the early 2000s
Offers a thought-provoking depiction of Hollywood film as a
contested terrain between conservative and liberal forces
Films and documentaries discussed include: Black Hawk
Down, The Dark Knight, Star Wars,
Syriana, WALL-E, Fahrenheit 9/11 and other
Michael Moore documentaries, amongst others
Explores how some films in this era supported the Bush-Cheney
regime, while others criticized the administration, openly or
otherwise
Investigates Hollywood?s treatment of a range of hot
topics, from terrorism and environmental crisis to the Iraq war and
the culture wars of the 2000s
Shows how Hollywood film in the 2000s brought to life a
vibrant array of social protest and helped create cultural
conditions to elect Barack Obama
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