A Comedian and an Activist Walk into a Bar
- 296 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Caty Borum Chattoo Bücher
Caty Borum Chattoo ist Direktorin des Center for Media & Social Impact und Assistenzprofessorin an der School of Communication der American University in Washington, DC.
Story Movements
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Story Movements: How Documentaries Empower People and Inspire Social Change explores the rise of social-issue documentaries, focusing on the behind-the- scenes grassroots tactics and real-world social impact of such influential films as Blackfish, The Invisible War, 13th, and Citizenfour.
"The Revolution Will Be Hilarious: Comedy for Social Change and Civic Power reveals how and why comedy fuels contemporary social change, how post-millennial activists collaborate with comedians and the evolving entertainment industry, and why creativity and cultural power matter for social justice. Through research and an insider journey into transforming entertainment industry and activism practices, the book explains why deviant creativity expressed through comedy builds civic power-and can help change the world"--