Studying American Independent Cinema

by Rona Murray

Book Overview

Rona Murray places modern independent cinema within the general history of American independent cinema. Beginning with the work of John Cassavetes, she blends detailed textual analysis with an exploration of creative talent and the moneymen who hope to exploit its commercial potential. In covering the 1990s, discussions of Miramax and Sundance are paired with profiles of Steven Soderbergh, Quentin Tarantino, Todd Haynes, Gus Van Sant, and Spike Lee...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1906733171
• ISBN13: 9781906733179
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher