Here's Looking at You: Hollywood, Film & Politics
«Relevant, provocative and exceptionally readable, ‘Here’s Looking at You’ mines the fertile terrain of our contemporary and classic film landscape to examine Hollywood’s treatment of an array of social and political institutions and dynamics. Giglio’s exploration of Hollywood’s treatment of race and gender - both on the screen and within the industry - sheds light on the persistent creative and economic challenges evident in a fundamentally conservative, for-profit enterprise. It is a reminder that a variety of stereotypes and themes persist that could, at least in part, stymie the march to full equality and understanding.In an era when there has been a veritable explosion of politically-minded documentaries and feature films, this text is a welcome addition to the literature and our daily conversations on the great issues of the day - or at least how we filter them through the big screen.» (Kevan M. Yenerall, Professor of Political Science, Clarion University; Co-author, ‘Seeing the Bigger Picture: Understanding Politics Through Film & Television’)«As the teacher of an American history through film, I have foundHere’s Looking at Youto assist young scholars in constructing intellectual bridges between American cinema and the political ideology in which these film texts were made. This insightful, readable volume which takes the politics of American cinema seriously, and provides my students with an invaluable introductory survey for the often troubling relationship between Hollywood and politics.» (Ron Briley, Assistant Headmaster, Sandia Preparatory School, Albuquerque, New Mexico)