{"product_id":"slaves-on-screen-film-and-historical-vision","title":"Slaves on Screen: Film and Historical Vision","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlaves on Screen: Film and Historical Vision\u003c\/em\u003e by Natalie Zemon Davis is a thoughtful study of how history is represented through film. A respected historian and consultant for \u003cem\u003eThe Return of Martin Guerre\u003c\/em\u003e, Davis argues that movies can do more than recreate costumes, settings, and dramatic events — they can help viewers understand the emotions, conflicts, social practices, and hidden power struggles of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the themes of slavery and women in political power, Davis examines how historical films succeed, where they fall short, and how filmmakers and historians might work together more effectively. She discusses films such as \u003cem\u003eSpartacus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAmistad\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBeloved\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMary of Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eElizabeth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMrs. Brown\u003c\/em\u003e, and cinematic portrayals of Eva Peron and Golda Meir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong choice for readers interested in history, film studies, slavery, women’s history, and critical approaches to historical movies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natalie Zemon Davis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53190767247657,"sku":"310235B","price":9.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/9780679310235.jpg?v=1779122848","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/slaves-on-screen-film-and-historical-vision","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}