Thelma & Louise Live!: The Cultural Afterlife of an American Film

by Bernie Cook

Book Overview

When they floored their Thunderbird off a cliff rather than surrender to the law, Thelma and Louise became icons of female rebellion, provoking strong reactions from viewers who felt either empowered or outraged by the duo's transgressions of women's traditional roles. The 1991 film quickly became--and continues to be--a potent cultural reference point, even inspiring a bumper sticker that declares, "Thelma & Louise Live!" In this insightful study...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292714653
• ISBN13: 9780292714656
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 240 Pages