Film Industry

Name: Film Industry
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ISBN: 9780737743647

ISBN-10: 0737743646

ISBN-13: 9780737743647

Edition: 2009

Authors: Roman Espejo

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We all love a great movie, but the larger industry that a favorite movie comes from has several controversies surrounding it. This collection of essays offers readers a for-or-against, balanced view of several film industry issues. Reading both sides to each debate will allow readers to develop a much more informed opinion. Compelling issues include whether the film industry influences at-risk behavior, whether Hollywood films are racist, and whether film ratings are effective. Readers will evaluate whether violence, sex, and profanity are increasing, and whether piracy has been exaggerated.

Book details

List price: $50.43
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 6/6/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.968
Language: English



Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?


Introduction



How Does the Film Industry Affect Society?


Chapter Preface



Movie Violence May Be Harmful




Movie Violence May Decrease Violent Crime




The Film Industry May Influence At-Risk Behavior




The Film Industry Should Not Be Blamed for At-Risk Behavior




Hollywood Films Are Racist




Minority Representation in Hollywood Films Is Improving




Hollywood Films Export Negative Aspects of American Culture




Hollywood Films Are Multinational Enterprises



Periodical Bibliography



Are Film Ratings Effective?


Chapter Preface



MPAA Ratings Are Effective Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)



MPAA Ratings Are Not Effective




Violence, Sex, and Profanity in MPAA-Rated Movies Is Increasing




Violence, Sex, and Profanity in MPAA-Rated Movies Has Remained the Same



Periodical Bibliography



Is the Film Industry Appropriately Regulated?


Chapter Preface



MPAA Regulation Prevents Federal Censorship of the Film Industry




MPAA Regulation Censors the Film Industry




The Film Industry Has Become Over-Commercialized




The Level of Commercialism in the Film Industry Has Not Changed



Periodical Bibliography



What Is the Future of the Film Industry?


Chapter Preface



Piracy Threatens the Future of the Film Industry




The Piracy Threat to the Film Industry Has Been Exaggerated




Digital Movies Are the Future of the Film Industry




Movie Theaters Are Adapting to Changes in the Film Industry




Home Entertainment Technologies Decrease Movie Attendance




Movie Attendance Increases During Recessions



Periodical Bibliography


For Further Discussion


Organizations to Contact


Bibliography of Books


Index