: Michael T. Martin, David C. Wall, Marilyn Yaquinto
: Race and the Revolutionary Impulse in The Spook Who Sat by the Door
: Indiana University Press
: 9780253031808
: 1
: CHF 22.10
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: Kunst, Literatur
: English
: 176
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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 a transcription of the 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.