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PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10078642219X
ISBN-139780786422197
eBay Product ID (ePID)24038686878
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
Publication NameEmpire Triumphant : Race, Religion and Rebellion in the 'star Wars' Films
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
SubjectPopular Culture, Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Social Science
AuthorKevin J. Wetmore, Kevin J. Wetmore Jr.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight10.9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2005-020088
Reviews"looks at elements of colonialism and imperialism in the two trilogies and pinpoints Asian influences, including Taoism, Buddhism, and the works of Akira Kurosawa"-- South Dade News Leader ; "George Lucas has been making a galaxy far, far away safe for white people...primarily about perceptions of the films as seriously marred by racism, colonialism and improper culture appropriation"-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram ; "shows the influences of its era...theme of rebellion against totalitarianism...evil corporations, terrorists, and the corruption of the political process...the discussion turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars universe, and how other ethnicities are represented overall, particularly through the literalization of the word 'aliens'...penetrating conclusions about Lucas's films"-- SFRevu ., "looks at elements of colonialism and imperialism in the two trilogies and pinpoints Asian influences, including Taoism, Buddhism, and the works of Akira Kurosawa"-- South Dade News Leader "George Lucas has been making a galaxy far, far away safe for white people...primarily about perceptions of the films as seriously marred by racism, colonialism and improper culture appropriation"-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram "shows the influences of its era...theme of rebellion against totalitarianism...evil corporations, terrorists, and the corruption of the political process...the discussion turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars universe, and how other ethnicities are represented overall, particularly through the literalization of the word 'aliens'...penetrating conclusions about Lucas's films"-- SFRevu .
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal791.43/75
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION: Of Fanon and Fanboys 1. Frantz Fanon in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, or What Is an Empire Without Colonies? 2. The Power of Mythmaking / May the Tao Be with You: Myth, Religion and Star Wars 3. "Help Me, Kurosawa Akira, You're My Only Hope": Asian Culture and Star Wars 4. "Making the Galaxy Safe for White People": People of Color in the Star Wars Universe 5. "Bridge on the Planet Naboo": Asians (and Others) as Aliens CONCLUSION: The Empire Triumphant: Cultural Appropriation and Postcolonial Discourse Chapter Notes Filmography Bibliography Index
SynopsisGeorge Lucas's first Star Wars trilogy shows the influences of its era; Cold War tension is evident in its theme of rebellion against totalitarianism. Recent entries in the Star Wars saga-- The Phantom Menace (1999) and Attack of the Clones (2002)--are much more concerned with evil corporations, terrorists, and the corruption of the political process. Each film is influenced by the times in which it was released, but also by cultural subtexts and by other films that had direct and indirect effects on Lucas as writer, producer, and director. This work focuses on all six Star Wars films. The first topic of this multifaceted examination is how the films use the language of colonialism ("The" Rebellion, "The" Empire) to emphasize the idea of imperialism. Next the author looks at how Asian influences--including religious undertones from Taoism and Buddhism and the works of Kurosawa and other Asian filmmakers--provide a subtext for much of the action. Next the discussion turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars universe, and how other ethnicities are represented overall, particularly through the literalization of the word "aliens." These topics of discussion provide for penetrating conclusions about Lucas's films and how they represent race, religion, and rebellion., Focuses on the Star Wars saga. The first topic of this book is how the films use the language of colonialism to emphasize the idea of imperialism. Next the author looks at how Asian influences, including religious undertones from Taoism and Buddhism and the works of Kurosawa and other Asian filmmakers, provide a subtext for much of the action., This work focuses on the themes, influences and cultural subtexts of the Star Wars series. The first topic of this multifaceted examination is how the films use the language of colonialism ("The" Rebellion, "The" Empire) to emphasize the idea of imperialism. Next the author looks at how Asian influences provide a subtext for much of the action. The discussion then turns to the representation of people of color in the Star Wars universe, and how other ethnicities are represented overall, particularly through the literalization of the word "aliens."
LC Classification NumberPN1995.9.S695W48
