Screening Politics; The Politician in American Movies, 1931-2001 - Hardcover

Keyishian Professor Emeritus Of English Fairleigh Dickinson University And Former D, Harry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810845814 ISBN 13: 9780810845817

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2003

Synopsis

This reference guide provides detailed discussions of over fifty movies about American politics and politicians. In an introduction, the author describes how the political genre has evolved over the past seventy years. Then, in his discussions of individual films, arranged in alphabetical order, Keyishian shows how the patterns in the genre have played out over the decades. Concepts covered in the entries include the portrayal of redeeming politicians in the films of the 1930s, such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and the corrupting quality of politics found in post-World War II films such as All the King's Men (1949). Film historians, scholars and critics will find this to be an invaluable resource, and it may enhance the experience for the informed film viewer.

About this title

About the Author:

Harry Keyishian is Professor of English, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey.

Review:

This book is an eclectic anthology about fifty-eight feature films released over a neat seven-decade period....interesting... (The Journal of Popular Culture)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Wilson, Dave, The American President, Air Force One. The Fairleigh Dickinson University English professor and movie buff analyzes these films and about 45 more in his book Screening Politics...the 200-page hardcover deals with candidates, campaigns and our attitudes toward politicians. (Daily Record)

About this edition

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0810845814
• ISBN 13: 9780810845817
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224