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Latin American History Goes to the Movies: Understanding Latin America's Past through Film
Latin American History Goes to the Movies: Understanding Latin America's Past through Film
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Latin American History Goes to the Movies 2nd Edition uses feature films to study key historical themes in Latin America, offering multiple classroom viewing options and discussions of films and history. It includes four additional chapters on dictatorships, LGBTQIA+ issues, the environment, and Indigenous peoples, with twenty new films.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 05 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This groundbreaking new edition of Latin American History Goes to the Movies takes a unique approach to studying key historical themes in Latin America by utilizing a diverse range of feature films. Spanning from pre-Columbian cultures to contemporary debates, the book offers a comprehensive framework for interpreting Latin American filmography. By providing historical context, it facilitates a deeper understanding of the region's cinematic heritage. Each chapter is dedicated to a central concept or issue, such as stereotypes, conquest and colonialism, revolution, religion, gender, and politics.
In addition to the core chapters, the second edition includes four additional chapters that delve into dictatorships, LGBTQIA+ issues, the environment, and Indigenous peoples. This expanded coverage reflects the latest developments and perspectives in the field.
To enhance the learning experience, this edition features twenty new films, including acclaimed titles such as "La Fiesta del Chivo," "Fresa y Chocolate," "Embrace of the Serpent," and "Roma." These films offer fresh perspectives and provide valuable updates for contemporary readers.
The discussions of films and the history behind them adopt a flexible and nuanced approach, distinguishing between stereotypical depictions and the realities of history. This approach allows students and instructors to gain a deeper appreciation for Latin American cultures and their complex historical developments.
Concise and accessible, Latin American History Goes to the Movies serves as a valuable resource for students and instructors in Latin American history and film studies. It enables them to analyze the significant events and trends that have shaped the region throughout centuries, fostering a deeper understanding of its rich cultural heritage.
Weight: 416g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032245645
Edition number: 2 ed
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