Social justice in world cinema and theatre
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Social justice in world cinema and theatre
（Civic discourse for the third millennium / Michael H. Prosser, series editor）
Ablex Publishing, 2001
- pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-232) and indexes
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Description
Focusing on international social justice drama in its current local, national, and international manifestation, this interdisciplinary approach explores the relationship of contemporary dramatic forms to human rights issues. Over examines the artistic styles, goals, and thematic interests of dramatists and film directors of works of social commitment. He also considers the conditions and economics of wide audience appeal that prevent Hollywood and many independent filmmakers from effectively addressing these politically explosive issues. In contrast, differing cultures and economic concerns result in third world filmmakers and playwrights producing more comprehensive expositions of social issues.
Considering a selected group of film and stage movements the author concludes with an optimistic prediction for political drama in the new century. This informed discussion will appeal to film, theatre, and cultural studies scholars.
Table of Contents
Preface Introduction: Locating Social Justice Drama The Drama of Nationhood "Ministering to History": The Formation of Nigerian Drama Tess Akaeke Onwueme: Rewriting History Cuba and Brazil: The Intellectuals and the Populace Social Justice in Iran: Distance and Intimacy The Drama of Movement Drama of Immigration: The Cinema of Invisibility Points of Convergence: Sojourns within the Homeland The Drama of Identity within the First World Native American Cinema and Drama: Valuing Identity Fabulous Theatre and Epic Theatre: The Political Cast Anew African American Theatre: Racial Identity and Cooperative Pluralism Conclusion: Common Places for World Drama References Author Index Subject Index
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