Screening Generation X

The Politics and Popular Memory of Youth in Contemporary Cinema

Autoren

• Christina Lee

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Seitenzahl

194 Seiten

Lesezeit

7 Stunden

• Geschichte
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on the portrayal of Generation X in film, this book analyzes how cultural shifts and societal inequalities shape representations of youth in American and British cinema. It highlights iconic figures such as slackers and teenage time travelers, while examining the works of notable filmmakers like Molly Ringwald and Richard Linklater. By exploring the cultural significance of these films, the book critiques the marginalization of youth and their ongoing struggle for identity and voice in a rapidly changing world.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Hardcover