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What a Trip: The Road Film and American Culture.

Authors :
Laderman, David
Source :
Journal of Film and Video. Spr-Sum 1996 48(1-2):41-57.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Posits that the birth of the road film is linked to interrelated postwar phenomena: the advent of the automobile as an expression of individuality, and the emergence of a large strata of restless youth. Discusses road films from 1950 to the 1990s. Finds that the gradual depoliticization of road film rebellion must itself be understood finally as political. (PA)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
48
Issue :
1-2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Film and Video
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
EJ530491
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles