Reel to Real
Race, class and sex at the movies
(Author) bell hooksMovies matter - that is the message of Reel to Real, bell hooks's classic collection of essays on film. They matter on a personal level, providing us with unforgettable moments, even life-changing experiences and they can confront us, too, with the most profound social issues of race, sex and class. Here bell hooks - one of America's most celebrated and thrilling cultural critics - talks back to films that have moved and provoked her, from Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction to the work of Spike Lee. Including also her conversations with master filmmakers such as Charles Burnett and Julie Dash, Reel to Real is a must read for anyone who believes that movies are worth arguing about.
bell hooks
bell hooks, born Gloria Jean Watkins in 1952, is a renowned feminist writer and cultural critic best known for her seminal work "Ain't I a Woman?: Black Women and Feminism." Her writing style is bold, intersectional, and unapologetically critical of systems of oppression. She has made significant contributions to feminist and literary theory, challenging mainstream narratives and advocating for social justice.
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