Lights, Camera, Execution! Cinematic Portrayals of Capital Punishment |
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| Author:
| Knowles-Gardner, Helen J.
Altschuler, Bruce E.
Schildkraut, Jaclyn |
| Series title: | Politics, Literature, and Film Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4985-7966-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2019 |
| Publisher: | Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $105.00 |
Book Description:
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Lights, Camera, Execution! engages in detailed critical analysis of nine different films about capital punishment in the United States. It examines well-known movies from the last thirty years; explores the cinematic techniques used; and identifies common themes such as race and human dignity.
Lights, Camera, Execution! engages in detailed critical analysis of nine different films about capital punishment in the United States. It examines well-known movies from the last thirty years; explores the cinematic techniques used; and identifies common themes such as race and human dignity.