Killing as punishment in the USA; whether ordained by lynch mob or the courts; reflects a paradox of the American nation: liberal; pluralistic; yet prone to lethal violence. This book examines the encounter between the legal history of the death penalty in America and its cinematic representations; through a comprehensive narrative and historical view of films dealing with this genre; from the silent era to the present. It addresses central issues of; for example; racial prejudice and attitudes towards the execution of women; and discusses how cinema has chosen to deal with them. It explores how such films as Michael Curtizrsquo;s 20;000 Years in Sing Sing; Errol Morrisrsquo; documentary The Thin Blue Line; John Singletonrsquo;s Rosewood and Frank Darabontrsquo;s death-row movie The Green Mile; have helped to shape real historical developments and public perceptions by bringing into sharper relief the legal; social; and cultural tensions associated with capital punishment. In the process; it illuminates the complexities of the death penalty through US history.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book to understand fashion and start building your own visual styleBy NameBRThis can be superficial to most of us; however it is important to be conscious of the way we look and the message we are transmitting through our clothing. Clothing and beauty are CRITICAL PARTS of our personal and professional style; with this book we can start decoding how this subject is being treated by professionals in the Fashion field. Great reference book; it will help me to move forward; because of its simple and valuable pieces of advice; also tons of external sources of info. Easy to read and follow; for Fashion beginners like me. I recommend this book and respect the Authors. Cheers!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Glorified magazineBy ZauberwaldAs the title of this review suggests; I found this book to essentially be a glorified magazine. This would be a great guide for someone who is truly clueless when it comes to style (think What not to Wear contestants); but the average adult female; especially those likely to purchase this book; probably wont be blown away with the information this guide has to offer. Plus; the model they chose for the example outfits was awful... she looked slightly dopey and awkward.Nevertheless; there were a few good tips and the pictures were fun to look at.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Im glad I got the copyBy Kevin FarrarIm glad I got the copy of this its somewhat evolved my life
