Awakening from the American Dream: Escape in American Cinema
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This book explores the ambivalence that Americans feel toward the theme of escape, first through a brief examination of its role in American political and cultural thought, and then through an examination of several popular films, both American and international, including "The Wizard of Oz," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "Notting Hill." While escape plays a key role in America's origins, it also has drawbacks, such as civic isolation and the loss...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1403961581
ISBN13:9781403961587
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:St. Martin's Press
Length:256 Pages
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