Camera and Action

This study examines the changes in the American film industry audiences and feature films between 1965 and 1975. With transformations in production codes adjustments in national narratives a rise in independent filmmaking and a new generation of directors and producers addressing controversial issues on the mainstream screen film was a major influence on the social changes that defined these years. After a contextual history of film during this era several key films are discussed including The Graduate Alices Restaurant Easy Rider Midnight Cowboy M*A*S*H McCabe and Mrs. Miller Little Big Man and The Godfather series. The author describes how these films represented a generation constructed and deconstructed American culture and made important contributions during ten years of great change in America. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.