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A Look at Film and Social Justice in Cinema Today navigates the intersection of filmmaking and its role in highlighting social justice issues. This book examines how some modern cinema has shifted from predominantly featuring stories of heterosexual white males to a more inclusive representation of diverse racial and ethnic narratives that address discrimination and systemic injustice. Each chapter dissects influential films that not only entertain but also provoke thought and social awareness, providing readers with frameworks for critical analysis. The text goes beyond offering mere overviews of these films, engaging with the underlying reasons and social commentaries embedded within them. In doing so, the book serves as a tool for film and media studies, enhancing readers' ability to write comprehensive film analyses while understanding the films' intentions and societal impact. A Look at Film and Social Justice in Cinema Today is well-suited for undergraduate courses focused on film studies, media representation, and social justice. The book explores both the artistic and practical aspects of film analysis, making it relevant for students and educators aiming to explore cinema through a lens of social reform and digital media's role in storytelling.

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"""As a working filmmaker in the trenches of social justice cinema, Stephen Dest is the rare academic writer who practices as good as he teaches. He writes with the confidence of someone who's seen firsthand how social justice cinema affects audiences, filmmakers, social movements, and students alike."" Dan Mirvish, Filmmaker, Author, Part-time Instructor, Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts"

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Stephen Dest is an award-winning writer and director best known for Blind (2008), My Brother Jack (2013), I Am Shakespeare (2017), and Blood Bond (2024). He is the founder of the Drama and Film Department at Neighborhood Music School and a professor of film studies at the University of Connecticut.

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