For too long, African cinema has been viewed through a Western lens. This book challenges that perspective, offering a "subaltern lens" - the voice of the marginalized - to examine the film industry's role in power dynamics, identity construction, and the future of media in Africa. Moving beyond traditional Marxist frameworks, the book explores alternative political economy approaches that center African Feminist, Muslim, and Queer perspectives. Through interviews and focus groups with key industry figures, the book ...
Read More
For too long, African cinema has been viewed through a Western lens. This book challenges that perspective, offering a "subaltern lens" - the voice of the marginalized - to examine the film industry's role in power dynamics, identity construction, and the future of media in Africa. Moving beyond traditional Marxist frameworks, the book explores alternative political economy approaches that center African Feminist, Muslim, and Queer perspectives. Through interviews and focus groups with key industry figures, the book investigates how these frameworks can better explain ownership, production, and audience engagement. This critical analysis delves into the potential for decolonizing media to create a space for public discourse outside the nation-state. By examining how African collectives operate beyond class barriers, the book paves the way for a new understanding of media's role in shaping a more equitable and authentic future for Africa
Read Less
Add this copy of African Film: A Subaltern Lens on Power, Identity, and to cart. $17.10, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2024 by Tredition Gmbh.
Add this copy of African Film: A Subaltern Lens on Power, Identity, and to cart. $20.19, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2024 by Tredition Gmbh.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 110 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
