Overview

"Oliver Stone has left an indelible mark on public opinion and political life and has generated enormous controversy and debate among those who take issue with his dramatic use of history. This text brings Stone face-to-face with some of his critics and supporters and allows Stone himself ample room to respond to their views. Featuring such luminaries as David Halberstam, Stephen Ambrose, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr, Walter LaFeber and Robert Rosenstone, this book provides a critique of Stone's most contested films to show how they may distort, amplify or transcend the historical realities they appear to depict. Films including """"Salvador"""", """"Platoon"""", """"Wall Street"""", """"Born on the Fourth of July"""", """"The Doors"""", """"JFK"""", """"Heaven and Earth"""", """"Natural Born Killers"""" and """"Nixon"""" are examined, aiming to give a fuller appreciation of Stone as both artist and intellectual. In response, Stone offers a defence of his artistic vision."

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Author:   Robert Brent Toplin
Publisher:   University Press of Kansas
Imprint:   University Press of Kansas
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.535kg
ISBN:  

9780700612574

ISBN 10:   0700612572
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   30 June 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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It is gratifying that an American film artist has done work that needs such spirited discussion. - Stanley Kauffmann in The New Republic; This is more than just an explication of Stone's work; it affords a deeper inquiry into how political ideas and 'history' are constructed and conveyed to mass audiences. - Publishers Weekly; An essential addition to film, history, and American culture collections. - Library Journal

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Robert Brent Toplin is professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and author of Reel History: In Defense of Hollywood (see page 27).

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