After covering the genre's early history and theorizing its general characteristics, this volume then focuses on specific instances of sports films, such as the

The sports film has become one of commercial cinema's most recognizable genres. From classic boxing films such as Raging Bull (1980) to soccer-themed box-office

Publisher's description: Since the earliest days of the silent era, American filmmakers have been drawn to the visual spectacles of sports and their compelling

Sports and film are media that create time. They are temporal not only in the sense that they are defined and regulated by certain temporalities as a result of

Sport and film have historically been key components of national cultures and societies. This is the first collection dedicated to examining the intersection of