The political Mel Brooks:

The Political Mel Brooks analyzes both Mel Brooks's more popular and lesser-known works to explore how his use of parody and satire, his keen sense of the history of Jewish comedic conventions, and his deep awareness of social issues encompass a political project that, while often implicit, non...

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Weitere Verfasser: Boerboom, Samuel (HerausgeberIn), Bonnstetter, Beth E. (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Lanham Lexington Books [2019]
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Zusammenfassung:The Political Mel Brooks analyzes both Mel Brooks's more popular and lesser-known works to explore how his use of parody and satire, his keen sense of the history of Jewish comedic conventions, and his deep awareness of social issues encompass a political project that, while often implicit, nonetheless speaks to the enduring political and social impact of his films. Brooks's work often employs a nuanced political style that acts as a social commentary against those in power and in favor of oppressed and misunderstood persons--back cover
Beschreibung:vi, 202 Seiten 24 cm
ISBN:9781498586702