Social Justice in World Cinema and Theatre

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William Over

Book Code: AB552X

ISBN: 1-56750-552-X

ISBN-13: 978-1-56750-552-8

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256 pages

Ablex Publishing

Publication: 5/30/2001

List Price: $131.95 (UK Sterling Price: £75.00)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Paperback

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Civic Discourse for the Third Millennium

Description: Focusing on international social justice drama in its current local, national, and international manifestation, this interdisciplinary approach explores the relationship of contemporary dramatic forms to human rights issues. Over examines the artistic styles, goals, and thematic interests of dramatists and film directors of works of social commitment. He also considers the conditions and economics of wide audience appeal that prevent Hollywood and many independent filmmakers from effectively addressing these politically explosive issues. In contrast, differing cultures and economic concerns result in third world filmmakers and playwrights producing more comprehensive expositions of social issues. Considering a selected group of film and stage movements the author concludes with an optimistic prediction for political drama in the new century. This informed discussion will appeal to film, theatre, and cultural studies scholars.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Introduction: Locating Social Justice Drama
The Drama of Nationhood
"Ministering to History": The Formation of Nigerian Drama
Tess Akaeke Onwueme: Rewriting History
Cuba and Brazil: The Intellectuals and the Populace
Social Justice in Iran: Distance and Intimacy
The Drama of Movement
Drama of Immigration: The Cinema of Invisibility
Points of Convergence: Sojourns within the Homeland
The Drama of Identity within the First World
Native American Cinema and Drama: Valuing Identity
Fabulous Theatre and Epic Theatre: The Political Cast Anew
African American Theatre: Racial Identity and Cooperative Pluralism
Conclusion: Common Places for World Drama
References
Author Index
Subject Index

LC Card Number: 00-049577

LCC Class: PN2049

Dewey Class: 809


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