Ivan Dixon's 1973 film, The Spook Who Sat by the Door, captures the intensity of social and political upheaval during a volatile period in American history. Based on Sam Greenlee's novel by the same name, the film is a searing portrayal of an American Black underclass brought to the brink of revolution. This series of critical essays situates the film in its social, political, and cinematic contexts and presents a wealth of related materials, including an extensive interview with Sam Greenlee, the original United Artists' press kit, numerous stills from the film, and the original screenplay. This fascinating examination of a revolutionary work foregrounds issues of race, class, and social inequality that continue to incite protests and drive political debate.
| ISBN: | 9780253031754 |
| Publication date: | 1st March 2018 |
| Author: | Christine A. Acham |
| Publisher: | Indiana University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 238 pages |
| Series: | Studies in the Cinema of the Black Diaspora |
| Genres: |
Digital, video and new media arts Film history, theory or criticism Individual film directors, film-makers |