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Informationen zum Autor Jason P. Vest is a lecturer in Washington University's Department of English and American Literature. His articles on Blade Runner, The West Wing, Star Trek, Joanna Russ, James Baldwin , and Philip K. Dick have been printed in several publications. Klappentext Spike Lee's journey from guerrilla filmmaker to Hollywood insider is explored in light of his personal background, the cultural influence of his films, and the extensive scholarship his movies have inspired. This insightful study probes the iconic filmmaker's career as a director and shaper of American culture. It not only sheds light on the ways in which Lee's background, influences, and outlook affect his films but also discusses how he participates in, transforms, and transcends the tradition of black American filmmaking. Each chapter offers a critical assessment of at least one, and sometimes multiple, Lee films, examining their production history; their place in Lee's filmography; and their aesthetic, cultural, and historical significance. Readers will come away from this first scholarly assessment of Lee's career and work with a better understanding of his penchant for stirring up controversy about significant social, political, and artistic issues as well as his role as an American artist who provokes his audiences as much as he pacifies them. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction: "Still a Motherfucker"-Spike Lee in the Twenty-First Century 1. Men at Work 2. The Right Stuff 3. Dancing with Denzel 4. Black Magic Women 5. Brooklyn's Finest 6. Documentary Evidence 7. Crime and Punishment 8. Facing Back, Facing Black 9. All Night Long 10. A Good Man Goes to War Conclusion: Spike's Place Notes Bibliography Filmography Index
