Movies in the Age of Obama
Movies in the Age of Obama The historic election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States had a significant impact on both America and the world at large. In addition to reflecting the…
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Movies in the Age of Obama
The historic election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States had a significant impact on both America and the world at large. In addition to reflecting the changing political climate, Obama's presidency also spurred a cultural shift, notably in music, television, and film. By voting an African American into the highest office, those who elected Obama did not necessarily look past race, but rather didn't let race prevent them for casting their ballots in his favor.
The contributors to these essays comment on a number of films in which race and "otherness" are pivotal elements. In Movies in the Age of Obama: The Era of Post-Racial and Neo-Racist Cinema, David Garrett Izzo presents a varied collection of essays that examine films produced since the 2008 election. In addition to discussing such films as Beasts of the Southern Wild, Black Dynamite, The Blind Side, The Butler,
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