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Winning the Crowd: The Politics of Popular Films

Winning the Crowd: The Politics of Popular Films
Author: Jonathan Ashbach;Joey M. Barretta;Sean Beienburg;Luigi Bradizza;Adam Carrington
Price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 1666955280
ISBN-13: 9781666955286
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How are the films we watch shaping our political worldview? Studies show that films shape us&mdash;they affect our values, our beliefs, and our actions. Consequently understanding the messages reinforced by many popular films is vital for everyone, and especially for the student of politics.<br><i>Winning The Crowd: The Politics of Popular Films </i>showcases careful, close readings of recent, popular films as serious texts of political thought. Ten contributors select a film or small set of related films&mdash;from the John Wick franchise to Pixar&#39;s <i>The Incredibles</i>&mdash;and analyze the political orientations that these films convey. The volume will be a helpful introduction for those interested in what Hollywood is teaching its viewers about power and the good life. It will also be a valuable model for those wishing to sharpen their own ability to think critically about the meaning of their evening entertainment.<br>How have your values and beliefs been formed by Hollywood? <i>Winning The Crowd</i> takes you on a guided journey through some of the smartest popular films of recent years.