Routledge - The Persistence of Whiteness: Hollywood Cinema Book

Explore the complex layers of race and representation in modern film with The Persistence of Whiteness by Routledge. This scholarly collection examines how race is narrated and represented within contemporary Hollywood cinema, looking beyond simple tropes to understand deeper systemic patterns. This book investigates how ideologies of class, ethnicity, gender, nation, and sexuality shape the filmmaking industry. By analyzing the representation of Black, Asian, Jewish, Latina/o, and Native American identities, the text provides a clear look at how whiteness functions as a constant presence across different audiences, authors, genres, studios, and styles. Designed for students and film enthusiasts, this collection brings together essays from respected film scholars to provide a comprehensive view of the business of filmmaking and its cultural impact. It is an essential resource for anyone studying the intersection of identity and the global film industry.