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Latin American History Goes to the Movies combines the study of the
rich history of Latin America with the medium of feature film. In
this concise and accessible book, author Stewart Brewer helps
readers understand key themes and issues in Latin American history,
from pre-Columbian times to the present, by examining how they have
been treated in a variety of films. Moving chronologically across
Latin American history, and pairing historical background with
explorations of selected films, the chapters cover vital topics
including the Spanish conquest and colonialism, revolution,
religion, women, U.S.-Latin American relations, and more. Through
films such as City of God, Frida, and Che, Brewer shows how history
is retold, and what that retelling means for public memory. From
Apocalypto to Selena, and from Christopher Columbus to the slave
trade, Latin American History Goes to the Movies sets the record
straight between the realities of history and cinematic depictions,
and gives readers a solid foundation for using film to understand
the complexities of Latin America's rich and vibrant history.
Latin American History Goes to the Movies combines the study of the
rich history of Latin America with the medium of feature film. In
this concise and accessible book, author Stewart Brewer helps
readers understand key themes and issues in Latin American history,
from pre-Columbian times to the present, by examining how they have
been treated in a variety of films. Moving chronologically across
Latin American history, and pairing historical background with
explorations of selected films, the chapters cover vital topics
including the Spanish conquest and colonialism, revolution,
religion, women, U.S.-Latin American relations, and more. Through
films such as City of God, Frida, and Che, Brewer shows how history
is retold, and what that retelling means for public memory. From
Apocalypto to Selena, and from Christopher Columbus to the slave
trade, Latin American History Goes to the Movies sets the record
straight between the realities of history and cinematic depictions,
and gives readers a solid foundation for using film to understand
the complexities of Latin America's rich and vibrant history.
The symbiotic relationship between the United States and Latin
America has been filled with bitterness and anguish, on the one
hand, and hope and cooperation, on the other. Each provides
something the other lacks, and thus the relationship has the
potential to work to the advantage of both. Brewer provides an
introduction to the most important events in the diplomatic,
military, social, and economic history of the relationship between
the United States and countries of Latin America. The symbiotic
relationship between the United States and Latin America has been
filled with bitterness and anguish, on the one hand, and hope and
cooperation, on the other. Each provides something the other lacks,
and thus the relationship has the potential to work to the
advantage of both. Brewer provides an introduction to the the most
important events in the diplomatic, military, social, and economic
history of the relationship between the United States and countries
of Latin America. Soon after the American Revolutionary War, the
new nation needed to build a solid relationship with Latin American
countries in order to survive. The apex of hemispheric relations
was not reached until World War II, when the area witnessed an
unprecedented level of cooperation and mutual collaboration. This
era ended with the onset of the Cold War, when the competition
between capitalism and communism was fought by proxy throughout the
developing world, adversely affecting the ability of Latin American
nations to develop independent identities or thriving economies.
Brewer argues that the events of 9/11 changed this relationship
very little. Indeed, many of the issues that have long plagued
U.S.-Latin American relations are returning as the United States
focuses on the War on Terror in the Middle East and neglects its
southern neighbors.
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