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Dealing dope and death.

Authors :
James, Nick
Source :
Sight & Sound. Dec2007, Vol. 17 Issue 12, p36-40. 5p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article discusses the motion picture "American Gangster," and considers whether crime films are a reliable barometer of American society. The article discusses the depiction of the American Dream in crime films, and draws parallels between the early 1970s setting of "American Gangster" and modern political problems in the U.S.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00374806
Volume :
17
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sight & Sound
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
27713616