Sensational Movies
Birgit Meyer
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Sensational Movies
by Birgit Meyer
Published
2015
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
408
ISBN-13
9780520962651
Description
"Tracing the rise and development of the Ghanaian video film industry between 1985 and 2010, Sensational Movies examines video movies as seismographic devices recording a culture and society in turmoil. This book captures the dynamic process of popular filmmaking in Ghana as a new medium for the imagination and tracks the interlacing of the medium's technological, economic, social, cultural, and religious aspects. Stepping into the void left by the defunct state film industry, video movies negotiate the imaginaries deployed by state cinema on the one hand and Christianity on the other. Birgit Meyer analyzes Ghanaian video as a powerful, sensational form. Colliding with the state film industry's representations of culture, these movies are indebted to religious notions of divination and revelation. Exploring the format of "film as revelation, " Meyer unpacks the affinity between cinematic and popular Christian modes of looking and showcases the transgressive potential haunting figurations of the occult. In this brilliant study, Meyer offers a deep, conceptually innovative analysis of the role of visual culture within the politics and aesthetics of religious world making."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Toms, coons, mulattoes, mammies, and bucks
American cinema/American culture
Screening out the past
Minima moralia; reflections from damaged life
Reel to real
Men, women, and chain saws
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sensational Movies?
This edition of Sensational Movies has approximately 408 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sensational Movies?
For most readers, Sensational Movies typically takes between 8h 30m and 5h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 102,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sensational Movies?
The estimated word count for Sensational Movies is approximately 102,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sensational Movies?
Sensational Movies was written by Birgit Meyer.
When was Sensational Movies published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.