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Film & Religion - by  Paul V M Flesher & Robert Torry (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Film & Religion - by Paul V M Flesher & Robert Torry (Paperback)

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  • How major-release films use religion to tell stories and convey messages Focusing on American major-release films since World War II, the authors show how films use religious imagery, characters, and symbolism from primarily Christian, but also, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.
  • Author(s): Paul V M Flesher & Robert Torry
  • 306 Pages
  • Performing Arts, Film

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How major-release films since World War II use religion to tell stories and convey messages



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How major-release films use religion to tell stories and convey messages Focusing on American major-release films since World War II, the authors show how films use religious imagery, characters, and symbolism from primarily Christian, but also, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. Ideal for classroom use, each chapter analyzes significant contextual issues through the lens of select films. The authors post their ongoing ideas in their blog at http: //filmandreligion.blogspot.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.01 Inches (H) x 6.34 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 306
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Film
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Paul V M Flesher & Robert Torry
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2007
TCIN: 1006242556
UPC: 9780687334896
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-3825
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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