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Contemporary Irish Film: An Introduction And Bibliography, Seán Crosson Dr., Werner Huber
Contemporary Irish Film: An Introduction And Bibliography, Seán Crosson Dr., Werner Huber
Seán Crosson
(Introduction to collection CONTEMPORARY IRISH FILM: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON A NATIONAL CINEMA) The title of this paper is deliberately ambiguous. It is not only meant as an introduction to this collection, but also as a very basic introduction to the study of Irish film and cinema – considering the dearth of relevant material originating from, and visible in, the academic playing fields of Continental Europe or anywhere outside the Anglo-American sphere. Therefore, before we introduce the contents of this collection, a few summarising hints and guidelines for critics, students, and movie-goers new to the study of Irish film are in …
Irish Intolerance: Exploring Its Roots In Irish Cinema, Seán Crosson Dr.
Irish Intolerance: Exploring Its Roots In Irish Cinema, Seán Crosson Dr.
Seán Crosson
This article examines the depiction of intolerance in Irish film just before and during the Celtic Tiger period itself, usually associated with the years 1995–2007. In particular, the paper is concerned with exploring how Irish filmmakers sought to identify the roots of contemporary racism through an exploration of intolerance in Ireland’s past and towards long-resident minorities within Irish society, including the Traveller community and homosexuals. Films considered in this analysis include Korea (Cathal Black, 1995), A Man of No Importance (Suri Krishnama, 1995), Broken Harvest (Maurice O’Callaghan, 1995), The Last of the High Kings (David Keating, 1996), The Last Bus …
[In Press] The World Is A….Network: Social Media And Cause Networks In The Girl Effect Movement, Kati Berg, Sarah Feldner
[In Press] The World Is A….Network: Social Media And Cause Networks In The Girl Effect Movement, Kati Berg, Sarah Feldner
Sarah Feldner
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Lockouts, Protests, And Scabs: A Critical Assessment Of The Los Angeles Herald Examiner Strike, Bonnie Brennen
Lockouts, Protests, And Scabs: A Critical Assessment Of The Los Angeles Herald Examiner Strike, Bonnie Brennen
Bonnie Brennen
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