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Obres de Helen O'Hara

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Completely engaging read about a subject I haven't given too much thought to - feminism and how women have been completely shut out of certain fields, in this case, directing in Hollywood. Between 1900 and 1920, women shined in the early days of moving pictures. From 1920 on, the Hollywood studio system gained control of the market and of who was doing what role, thereby favoring white males. The author uses words to her advantage and humor and covers modern concerns, such as besides women, what of women of color? Well worth the read.… (més)
 
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phoenixcomet | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | May 30, 2023 |
Some eye-opening stuff about the early years of cinema, where women were more autonomous, becoming directors, writers, and producers as well as actors and stunt-performers. But of course, when the money-men got involved sexism, racism and homophobia crept in and womens' roles become much more circumscribed - same old story. I wasn't particularly interested in the final section about which female millionaires got pay-parity with which male millionaires (!) in the industry, or who was entered for the awards at what film festival, but overall it was an enjoyable and interesting book.… (més)
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SChant | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | May 25, 2021 |

Estadístiques

Obres
6
Membres
62
Popularitat
#271,094
Valoració
4.1
Ressenyes
2
ISBN
8

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