The Muslim World in Post-9/11 American Cinema

The Muslim World in Post-9/11 American Cinema
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 230
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ISBN-10 : 9781476633633
ISBN-13 : 1476633630
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Book Synopsis The Muslim World in Post-9/11 American Cinema by : Kerem Bayraktaroğlu

Download or read book The Muslim World in Post-9/11 American Cinema written by Kerem Bayraktaroğlu and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the decade following 9/11, this critical analysis examines the various portrayals of Muslims in American cinema. Comparison of pre- and post-9/11 films indicates a stereotype shift, influenced by factors other than just politics. The evolving definitions of male, female and child characters and of setting and landscape are described. The rise of the formidable American female character who dominates the weak Muslim male emerges as a common theme.

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