Camera and Action: American Film as Agent of Social Change, 1965-1975McFarland, 2014 M01 10 - 263 pages This study examines the changes in the American film industry, audiences, and feature films between 1965 and 1975. With transformations in production codes, adjustments in national narratives, a rise in independent filmmaking, and a new generation of directors and producers addressing controversial issues on the mainstream screen, film was a major influence on the social changes that defined these years. After a contextual history of film during this era, several key films are discussed, including The Graduate, Alice's Restaurant, Easy Rider, Midnight Cowboy, M*A*S*H, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Little Big Man, and The Godfather series. The author describes how these films represented a generation, constructed and deconstructed American culture, and made important contributions during ten years of great change in America. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |
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Industry and Audiences | 13 |
Generation | 39 |
Gender | 97 |
Ethnicity | 161 |
Cinematic Anarchists Go Generic | 204 |
Chapter Notes | 213 |
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Camera and Action: American Film as Agent of Social Change, 1965-1975 Elaine M. Bapis No preview available - 2008 |