Falling Down (1993) caused controversy because of its depiction of violence and vigilantism, and was accused of racism in its portrayal of a Korean shopkeeper. Jude Davies explores the film's production and reception context, arguing that it was marketed as a deliberate provocation to a growing 'uncivility' in American society.
| ISBN: | 9780230321342 |
| Publication date: | 4th December 2013 |
| Author: | Jude Davies |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | Controversies |
| Genres: |
Performing arts |
Falling Down (1993) caused controversy because of its depiction of violence and vigilantism, and was accused of racism in its portrayal of a Korean shopkeeper. Jude Davies explores the film's production and reception context, arguing that it was marketed as a deliberate provocation to a growing 'uncivility' in American society.
Falling Down features in the following genres: Performing arts
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Falling Down was written by Jude Davies and published by Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Falling Down has 160 pages
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