{"product_id":"music-films","title":"Music Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMusic Films\u003c\/i\u003e, Neil Fox considers a broad range of music documentaries, delving into their cinematic style, political undertones, racial dynamics, and gender representations, in order to assess their role in the cultivation of myth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining historical and critical analyses, and drawing on film and music criticism, Fox examines renowned music films such as \u003ci\u003eA Hard Day''s Night\u003c\/i\u003e (1964), \u003ci\u003eDig!\u003c\/i\u003e (2004), and \u003ci\u003eAmazing Grace\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), critically lauded works like \u003ci\u003eMilford Graves Full Mantis\u003c\/i\u003e (2018) and\u003ci\u003e Mistaken for Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), and lesser-studied films including \u003ci\u003eJazz on a Summer’s Day\u003c\/i\u003e (1959) and \u003ci\u003eOrnette: Made in America\u003c\/i\u003e (1985). In doing so, he offers a comprehensive overview of the genre, situating these films within their wider cultural contexts and highlighting their formal and thematic innovations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscussions in the book span topics from concert filmmaking to music production, the music industry, touring, and filmic representations of authenticity and truth. Overall, \u003ci\u003eMusic Films\u003c\/i\u003e traces the evolution of the genre, highlighting its cultural significance and connection to broader societal phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57396251722110,"sku":"NW9781839023439","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781839023439.jpg?v=1778608334","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/music-films","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}