Description: Cinema's Original Sin by Paul McEwan Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description How century-long arguments about The Birth of a Nation have profoundly shaped ideas about film, race, and art. Publisher Description For over a century, cinephiles and film scholars have had to grapple with an ugly artifact that sits at the beginnings of film history. D. W. Griffiths profoundly racist epic, The Birth of a Nation, inspired controversy and protest at its 1915 release and was defended as both a true history of Reconstruction (although it was based on fiction) and a new achievement in cinematic art. Paul McEwan examines the long and shifting history of its reception, revealing how the film became not just a cinematic landmark but also an influential force in American aesthetics and intellectual life.In every decade since 1915, filmmakers, museums, academics, programmers, and film fans have had to figure out how to deal with this troublesome object, and their choices have profoundly influenced both film culture and the notion that films can be works of art. Some critics tried to set aside the films racism and concentrate on the form, while others tried to relegate that racism safely to the past. McEwan argues that from the earliest film retrospectives in the 1920s to the rise of remix culture in the present day, controversies about this film and its meaning have profoundly shaped our understandings of film, race, and art. Author Biography Paul McEwan is a professor in the Media and Communication and Film Studies Departments at Muhlenberg College. He is the author of Bruce McDonalds Hard Core Logo and The Birth of a Nation (BFI Classics). Details ISBN 1477325484 ISBN-13 9781477325483 Title Cinema's Original Sin Author Paul McEwan Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 272 Publisher University of Texas Press GE_Item_ID:158527882; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781477325483
Book Title: Cinema's Original Sin
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Publication Name: Cinema's Original Sin : D. W. Griffith, American Racism, and the Rise of Film Culture
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Item Height: 1.1 in
Publication Year: 2022
Subject: United States / 20th Century, Film / History & Criticism
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 18.1 Oz
Item Length: 9.1 in
Subject Area: Performing Arts, History
Author: Paul Mcewan
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Hardcover
