American Independent Cinema: An Introduction

by Yannis Tzioumakis

Book Overview

From the prestige films of Cagney Productions to recent, ultra-low budget cult hits, such as Clerks and The Blair Witch Project, American independent cinema has produced some of the most distinctive films ever made. This comprehensive introduction draws on key films, filmmakers, and film companies from the early twentieth century to the present to examine the factors that shaped this vital and evolving mode of filmmaking.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813539714
• ISBN13: 9780813539713
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.1"