Niemi, Robert

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Russell Banks.

This convenient, insightful resource on the depiction of historical events in film and on television combines the latest scholarship with reviews of specific works.

A critical study of the life and literary career of American author Russell Banks, analyzing his poetry, collected short fiction, and eight novels; and arguing that Banks is above all a political writer devoted to exposing the truth about life in the modern world.

Surveys over 350 historically-based films produced in movie history including those on American wars, George Custer, the Alamo, sports films, entertainers, and politicians; and analyzes their historical accuracy, value, and political and cultural influences.