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Author:   Matthew B. Locey
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9781476689180

ISBN 10:   1476689180
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   21 February 2023
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Ed Rampell Preface Introduction: A Brief History of Polynesian Representation by the Other Part I—Race, Romance,and Representation 1. South Seas Cinema: Definition and Facts 2. Arriving in Eden: The Canoe Greeting Trope 3. Peeking Through the Ferns: The Lagoon Swim Scene 4. Climax of the Feast: The Sensual Dance Cliché 5. Solidifying the Conquest: Native First Kiss and Beyond 6. Sexual Appropriation: White Women in Grass Skirts 7. Other World War II Conquests: Prostitution in the Pacific 8. The Greetings Continue: Romance in the Tourist Trade 9. Breaking the Cycle: How to Change the Course Part II—Annotated Filmography of Polynesian Sexualized Tropes and Sexual Relationships Conclusion: Possible New American Enlightenment Polynesian Vocabulary of Interest Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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“A powerful study… A very interesting and recommended reading for anybody interested in film history, Americans Studies and Polynesian culture.”—popcultureshelf.com

"""A powerful study... A very interesting and recommended reading for anybody interested in film history, Americans Studies and Polynesian culture.""--popcultureshelf.com"

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Matthew B. Locey worked for many years in the Hawaii film industry as a member of the prestigious Directors Guild of America. He is also a founding member and president of the South Seas Cinema Society. Having lived in Hawaii for the majority of his life, he currently resides in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

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