The American President in Film and Television: Myth, Politics and Representation

This study seeks to reclaim the fictional president in mainstream fictional film and TV as an archetype that operates within an aesthetic framework but that also intersects with the historical, cultural, and political contexts in which it operates. The book begins with an overview of the American president in history and criticism, then presents two chronological chapters surveying representations of the American president since 1932, with special focus on the period 1992-2012. Two chapter-length studies of The West Wing and Commander in Chief are included. The book is for students and scholars in film studies, media studies, and political science. B&w photos are included. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)