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Precious - Identity, Adaptation and the African-American Youth Film
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Precious - Identity, Adaptation and the African-American Youth Film
Series: Cinema and Youth Cultures
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Examining how the discourses of youth, race, poverty and identity
take shape when Push is adapted to the big screen, this book brings
together valuable research to delve into representations of
African-American girlhood. The book draws attention to how Black
girlhood takes shape in the film under the dominant White
discourses that racialise non-White bodies, and examines how these
discourses inform a critical reception of the film and Precious, as
a Black girl. Through a consideration of Black culture and
heritage, it questions what narratives of girlhood, growth and
development are afforded to the main character, in a film that is
informed by neoliberal and colour-blind discourses. Highlighting
the social context in which Precious was received, the book draws
attention to how a discussion of Precious in the critical press
gives insight into the racial politics that were dominant at the
time of the film’s release. It considers whether race impacts how
the film engages with, reflects and moves beyond conventions within
the genre of youth film. Concise and engaging, this vital book
sheds light on underrepresented areas of film studies that make it
an invaluable resource for students and scholars of film, race and
youth cultures.
General
Imprint: |
Taylor & Francis
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cinema and Youth Cultures |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Katherine Whitehurst
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Series editors: |
Sian Lincoln
• Yannis Tzioumakis
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Dimensions: |
216 x 138mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
114 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-03-220948-7 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-03-220948-8 |
Barcode: |
9781032209487 |
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