| Description |
vii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Women's film precedents -- The sentimental female friendship film : Julia, Girl friends, The turning point, Rich and famous, Beaches, Steel magnolias -- The female friendship film and women's development : Desperately seeking Susan, Housekeeping, Mystic pizza -- The political female friendship film : Nine to five, Outrageous fortune, Thelma & Louise, Mortal thoughts, Leaving Normal -- The erotic female friendship film : lesbianism in the mainstream : Personal best, Desert hearts, Fried green tomatoes, Go fish -- The female friendship film and women of color : The color purple, Mi vida loca, Passion fish -- Backlash : the anti-female friendship film : The hand that rocks the cradle, Single white female, Poison ivy. |
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Women in motion pictures.
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Women in motion pictures. |
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Female friendship in motion pictures.
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Female friendship in motion pictures. |
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Women in motion pictures.
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Female friendship in motion pictures.
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| ISBN |
0816631778 hardcover alkaline paper |
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