Race and the Revolutionary Impulse in The Spook Who Sat by the Door

Race and the Revolutionary Impulse in The Spook Who Sat by the Door - Studies in the Cinema of the Black Diaspora

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Publisher's Synopsis

Ivan Dixon's 1973 film, The Spook Who Sat by the Door, captures the intensity of social and political upheaval during a volatile period in American history. Based on Sam Greenlee's novel by the same name, the film is a searing portrayal of an American Black underclass brought to the brink of revolution. This series of critical essays situates the film in its social, political, and cinematic contexts and presents a wealth of related materials, including an extensive interview with Sam Greenlee, the original United Artists' press kit, numerous stills from the film, and the original screenplay. This fascinating examination of a revolutionary work foregrounds issues of race, class, and social inequality that continue to incite protests and drive political debate.

Book information

ISBN: 9780253031754
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 791.4372
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 238
Weight: 490g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 14mm