Paris Is Burning: A Queer Film Classic by Lucas Hilderbrand (English) Paperback

Description: Paris Is Burning: A Queer Film Classic by Lucas Hilderbrand Paris Is Burning FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Paris Is Burning (Jennie Livingston, 1991) captures the energy,ambition, wit, and struggle of African-American and Latino participants in the1980s New York drag ball scene, an underground movement that inspired Madonnas"Vogue" and other pop culture phenomena. This book contextualizes the filmwithin the longer history of drag balls, the practices of documentary, thefervor of the culture wars, and the development of queer theory and criticalrace studies. Author Biography Lucas Hilderbrand: Lucas Hilderbrand is associate professor of film and media studies and queer studies at the University of California, Irvine. He is the author of Inherent Vice: Bootleg Histories of Videotape and Copyright and numerous essays on queer media histories. He is currently researching a book on the history of gay bars in the U.S. Table of Contents Synopsis Credits Introduction: Love is the Message One: To Be Real (The Film) Two: Deep in Vogue (The Release) Three: Love Hangover (The Debates) References Filmography Index Long Description This latest addition to the Queer Film Classics series pays homage to the award-winning 1991 documentary Paris Is Burning, which looks at the struggle of African-American and Latino participants in the 1980s New York drag ball scene. Capturing the energy, wit and diversity of a lively underground sub-culture, Jennie Livingstons film became a surprise hit upon its initial release. A key cultural text with stunning visuals and a strong moralistic tone, the film still resonates with audiences 20 years later, making this commententary a crucial companion. Review Quote Hilderbrand ... examines the films legacy, documents its production and subsequent theatrical release in 1991, and reconciles his own feelings with its contested place in academic debates. The authors compact history is dense with intertextual references. ... Hilderbrand does an admirable job of placing the film in conversation with contemporaneous works ... and recent films that show its influence ... This book is both a worthy teaching tool and an in-depth survey for film lovers. -- School Library Journal Description for Sales People The 1991 documentary on which the book is based was a critical success. Multi award-winning including the New York Film Critics Circle Awards and the Sundance Grand Jury Prize Documentary. Author Lucas Hilderbrand is a leading expert on film, media and queer studies who has published numerous books. Details ISBN1551525194 Author Lucas Hilderbrand Short Title PARIS IS BURNING Publisher Arsenal Pulp Press Series Queer Film Classics Language English ISBN-10 1551525194 ISBN-13 9781551525198 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1975 Imprint Arsenal Pulp Press Place of Publication Vancouver Country of Publication Canada DEWEY 791.4372 Illustrations Yes Year 2014 Subtitle A Queer Film Classic UK Release Date 2014-02-13 Pages 168 Audience General AU Release Date 2014-01-31 Publication Date 2014-02-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137600208;

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