An edition of The depiction of terrorists in blockbuster Hollywood films, 1980-2001 (2011)
The depiction of terrorists in blockbuster Hollywood films, 1980-2001
an analytical study
By Helena Vanhala
Publish Date
2011
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Language
eng
Pages
353
Description:
"Examines how American foreign policy and economic interests influenced the portrayal of international terrorism in Hollywood blockbuster films from the time of the Iran hostage crisis to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Defines modern terrorism's relation to the U.S. and its news media and film industry. Part II covers depictions of terrorism during the waning Cold War"--Provided by publisher.
subjects: Motion pictures, Terrorism in motion pictures, History, Motion pictures, united states, Political aspects
Places: United States
Times: 20th century