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Routledge - Imagining America at War: Morality, Politics and Film

Name: Routledge - Imagining America at War: Morality, Politics and Film
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the deep connection between cinema and US foreign policy in Imagining America at War by Cynthia Weber. This study examines ten significant films released between 9/11 and the Gulf War II to understand how movies shape our perception of American identity and global conflict. Through a detailed analysis of diverse films, the text traces how different eras of warfare are represented on screen. From the portrayal of World War II in Pearl Harbor and the Vietnam War in We Were Soldiers and The Quiet American, to modern discussions on humanitarian intervention in Black Hawk Down and Kandahar, this book offers a deep look at cinematic storytelling. Readers will gain insight into how films handle complex themes like vengeance in Collateral Damage, futurist justice in Minority Report, and the direct critiques of the war on terror found in Fahrenheit 9/11. This work provides a necessary perspective for anyone interested in the history and criticism of American film and its role in political discourse.

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Analyzes ten specific films released between 9/11 and the Gulf War II to explore themes of US foreign policy.

Traces historical representations of war from Pearl Harbor and the Vietnam War through to modern humanitarian interventions.

Examines cinematic portrayals of complex social issues including vengeance, pre-emptive justice, and political critique.

Provides a detailed study of how film shapes the meaning of being an American during times of conflict.

Covers a wide range of genres including historical drama, action, and political documentary to offer a broad perspective.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415375363
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > History & Criticism > United States
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 October 2005
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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