So Close to the State/s - The Emergence of Canadian Feature Film Policy, 1952-1976

An acute analysis of filmmaking in a nation forced to produce culture under the shadow of Hollywood. Michael Dorland crafts a careful historical analysis of Canadian feature film policy from the 1950s to the present, based on an impressive array of government records of meetings, memos, reports, and speeches, as well as in-depth personal interviews with key participants.

About the author

Michael Dorland is Professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University.

Summary

Examines the formation of feature film policy in the Canadian context of the 1950s through to the present, paying special attention to the role played by producers, filmmakers and government agencies.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Dorland
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.1998
• EAN: 9780802080431
• ISBN: 978-0-8020-8043-1
• No. of pages: 277
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 300 g
• Series: Heritage; HERITAGE
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)