The Contemporary Western : An American Genre Post 9/11
by
John White
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1474427928
ISBN-13
9781474427920
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Imprint
Edinburgh University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 31st, 2019
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
464 grams
Dimensions
16.40 x 24.10 x 1.50 cms
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In this book, John White explores how films such as 'Open Range', 'True Grit' and 'Jane Got a Gun' reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland.
The September 11th attacks in 2001 and the subsequent ''War on Terror'' have had a profound effect on American cinema, and the contemporary Western is no exception. In this book, John White explores how films such as Open Range, True Grit and Jane Got a Gun reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland. Placing their characters within a dark world of confusion and horror, these films reflect the United States'' post-9/11 uncertainties, and the conflict between civilised values and the brutality employed to defend them.
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