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Hip hop in American cinema / Melvin Donalson.
- Title
- Hip hop in American cinema / Melvin Donalson.
- Author
- Donalson, Melvin Burke, 1952-
- Publication
- New York : Peter Lang, c2007.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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| Text | Request in advance | PN1995.9.H46 D66 2007 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- x, 191 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
- Summary
- "Hip Hop in American Cinema examines the manner in which American feature films have served as the primary medium for mainstreaming hip hop culture into American society. With their glamorizing portrayals of graffiti writing, break dancing, rap music, clothing, and language, Hollywood movies have established hip hop as a desirable youth movement. This book demonstrates how Hollywood studios and producers have exploited the profitable connection among rappers, soundtracks, and mass audiences. Hip Hop in American Culture offers valuable information for courses in film studies, popular culture, and American studies."--Jacket.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-175) and index.
- Includes filmographies: p. [135]-153.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- 1. Representin' in the beginnin': the 1980s -- 2. Chillin' and killin': hood rats and thugs, 1990-1999 -- 3. Skimmin' the phat: players, poets, and professionals, 1996-2005 -- 4. Tupac Shakur: hip-hop icon and screen idol -- 5. Queen Latifah: from MC to mainstream diva -- 6. Beyond the reel: rappers, bling, and floss.
- ISBN
- 9780820463452 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 0820463450 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- ^^2006035075
- OCLC
- 74915508
- SCSB-11090682
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library