Southerners on film : essays on Hollywood portrayals since the 1970s /

"This collection of 15 essays examines the problem of Southern identity in film since the civil rights era. Fresh insights are provided on familiar topics, such as the redneck image, transitions to modernity and the prevalence of the Southern gothic. Other essays reflect the reinvigorated and e...

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Other Authors: Leiter, Andrew B., 1972-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2011]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This collection of 15 essays examines the problem of Southern identity in film since the civil rights era. Fresh insights are provided on familiar topics, such as the redneck image, transitions to modernity and the prevalence of the Southern gothic. Other essays reflect the reinvigorated and expanding field of new Southern studies and topics."--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 243 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786487028 (electronic)
078648702X (electronic)