Contemporary Western
An American Genre Post 9/11
Edición de la obra Contemporary Western
| Autor | John White |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Edinburgh University Press |
| Fecha de publicación | 2019 |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 192 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781474427920 |
| OCLC | 1057782343 |
| Número de Cutter | W585c |
The September 11th attacks in 2001 and the subsequent 'War on Terror' have had a profound effect on American cinema, and the contemporary Western is no exception. In this book, John White explores how films such as Open Range, True Grit and Jane Got a Gun reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland. Placing their characters within a dark world of confusion and horror, these films reflect the United States' post-9/11 uncertainties, and the conflict between civilised values and the brutality employed to defend them.