The pioneering anthropologist Sherry B. Ortner combines her
trademark ethnographic expertise with critical film interpretation
to explore the independent film scene in New York and Los Angeles
since the late 1980s. Not Hollywood is both a study of the lived
experience of that scene and a critical examination of America as
seen through the lenses of independent filmmakers. Based on
interviews with scores of directors and producers, Ortner reveals
the culture and practices of indie filmmaking, including the
conviction of those involved that their films, unlike Hollywood
movies, are "telling the truth" about American life. These films
often illuminate the dark side of American society through
narratives about the family, the economy, and politics in today's
neoliberal era. Offering insightful interpretations of many of
these films, Ortner argues that during the past three decades
independent American cinema has functioned as a vital form of
cultural critique.
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