The American Film in the Crisis of Confidence: Hollywood Malaise, 1976-1983 - Hardcover

by John P. McCombe (Author)

This book explores Hollywood film within the context of America's late-seventies "malaise." The author demonstrates how Hollywood films reflect cultural anxieties surrounding energy, fiscal austerity, the "broken" American family, and decreasing visibility of people of color in popular culture.

Author Biography

John McCombe is professor and chair of the English Department at the University of Dayton.