Colin Perry 
Radical Mainstream [EPUB ebook] 
Independent Film, Video and Television in Britain, 1974–90

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Radical Mainstream examines independent film and video cultures in Britain from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s in the context of struggles against capitalism, patriarchy, racism, colonialism and homophobia, examining relations between counterpublics and social change. The book considers this period in order to examine the capacity for radical discourse to affect dominant cultural media forms, arguing that independent film- and video-makers helped transform television into a vital site of counterpublic discourse.

The end of the twentieth century saw the development of new social models of film and video production and exhibition alongside the formation of new alliances to campaign for changes to social practice, policy and legislature. Radical Mainstream explores the interrelation between public debate, institutions and individuals, arguing that independent film and video in Britain at this time – including activist documentary, currents of counter-cinema, avant-garde film and video art – were largely concerned with creating and circulating counterpublic discourses. The book traces the diversity of the influences on independent film and video, from socialist and liberation movements to popular radical histories and psychoanalytic and Marxist film theory. The account provides a historic backdrop to contemporary documentary and moving image work, and illuminates the heritage of critical thinking within such practices.

 

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Table of Content

Introduction
1. Persuasion, pleasure, counterpublics
2. Counter-history in British independent film and video
3. The Independent Filmmakers’ Association (1974–1990)
4. Counter-television: Marc Karlin’s For Memory 
5. Bodies, Voices and Counterpublics: Stuart Marshall’s Bright Eyes 
Conclusion 

About the author

Colin Perry is a senior lecturer in fine art at Arts University Bournemouth. His book Radical Mainstream: Independent Film, Video and Television in Britain, 1974–90 was published by Intellect in 2020.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 190 ● ISBN 9781789381948 ● File size 2.4 MB ● Publisher Intellect Books Ltd ● City Bristol ● Country GB ● Published 2020 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 7531893 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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