100 American Independent Films

100 American Independent Films
ISBN-10
1838713921
ISBN-13
9781838713928
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2019-07-25
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Author
Jason Wood

Description

This revised and updated new edition provides a guide to 100 of the most interesting and influential American independent films, from Bonnie and Clyde to Junebug by way of Reservoir Dogs and The Blair With Project with an introduction to the genre and a rich selection of images from the films discussed, plus key credits.

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