Overview

This book proposes a new approach to the study of discourse in documentary film. It considers discourse as a basic factor of translation (as well as contexts, agents, and practices) and draws on the parallels between the disciplines of translating and documentary making to perform a discourse analysis of documentaries centering on migration. By relying on the concept of translation as a heuristic tool, the author highlights the discursive mechanisms of 18 documentaries on Latin American migration shown in the United States by the Public Broadcasting Service series POV between 1996 and 2018. This interdisciplinary approach facilitates a holistic analysis of documentary film discourse, while also raising awareness of positive discourses of migration. The book will be of interest to students and scholars involved in the study of discourse, translation, documentary, television, and migration.

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Author:   Alexandra J. Sanchez
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   2022 ed.
Weight:   0.401kg
ISBN:  

9783031065415

ISBN 10:   3031065417
Pages:   283
Publication Date:   05 October 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Documentary Makers as Translators.- Chapter 3: Translating Migration through the Lens of Motherhood.- Chapter 4: Translating Migration through the Lens of Fatherhood.- Chapter 5: Translating Migration through the Lens of Childhood.- Chapter 6: Translating Migration through the Lens of Citizenship.- Chapter 7: Translating Migration through the Lens of Biculturalism.- Chapter 8: Translating Migration through the Lens of Criminality.- Chapter 9: Translating Migration through the Lens of Queerness.- Chapter 10: Translating Migration through the Lens of Adoption.- Chapter 11: Translating Migration through the Lens of Fame.- Chapter 12: Documentary Practices as Translation Strategies and Tactics.- Chapter 13: Conclusion.

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​​ ​Alexandra J. Sanchez is a Research Fellow at KU Leuven, Belgium.

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