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100 American Independent Films

by Jason Wood

Type
Films Reviews
Subject
GenreIndependent cinema
Keywords
independent cinema, selection
Publishing date
2009
Publisher
BFI Publishing
Collection
BFI Screen Guides
Language
English
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Physical desc.
Paperback • 272 pages
5 x 6 ¾ inches (12.5 x 17 cm)
ISBN
978-1-84457-289-2
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Book Presentation:
This revised and updated new edition provides a guide to 100 of the most interesting and influential American independent films, from Bonnie and Clyde to Junebug by way of Reservoir Dogs and The Blair With Project with an introduction to the genre and a rich selection of images from the films discussed, plus key credits.

About the Author:
JASON WOOD is a film programmer and the author of a number of books including The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema (2006), Nick Broomfield: Documenting Icons (2005), 100 Road Movies (BFI 2007) and Talking Movies: Contemporary World Directors in Interview (2006). He contributes to a range of publications including Sight & Sound, The Guardian, Vertigo and Little White Lies.

See the publisher website: BFI Publishing

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