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Hollywood harems /

This documentary examines Hollywood stereotypes of the East, with particular attention paid to the Middle East and the depiction of women of the East. Juxtaposing film clips from the 20s through the 80s, the filmmaker argues these fantasies have worked both to shape and reinforce often derogative as...

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Corporate Authors:	Her Way Productions, Women Make Movies (Firm)
Other Authors:	Kamal-Eldin, Tania
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Women Make Movies, 1999.
Subjects:	Motion pictures > Social aspects > United States. Motion pictures > United States > History > 20th century. Stereotypes (Social psychology) in mass media. Middle East > In motion pictures. Racism in motion pictures. Documentary films.

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