ebook img

The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) PDF

218 Pages·2022·3.2 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) PDF Free - Full Version

by Aaron Baker| 2022| 218 pages| 3.2| English

About The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports)

Baseball has long been viewed as the Great American Pastime, so it is no surprise that the sport has inspired many Hollywood films and television series. But how do these works depict the game, its players, fans, and place in American society? This study offers an extensive look at nearly one hundred years of baseball-themed movies, documentaries, and TV shows. Film and sports scholar Aaron Baker examines works like A League of their Own (1992) and Sugar (2008), which dramatize the underrepresented contributions of female and immigrant players, alongside classic baseball movies like The Natural that are full of nostalgia for a time when native-born white men could use the game to achieve the American dream. He further explores how biopics have both mythologized and demystified such legendary figures as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Fernando Valenzuela. The Baseball Film charts the variety of ways that Hollywood presents the game as integral to American life, whether showing little league as a site of parent-child bonding or depicting fans’ lifelong love affairs with their home teams. Covering everything from Bull Durham (1988) to The Bad News Bears (1976), this book offers an essential look at one of the most cinematic of all sports.

Detailed Information

Author:Aaron Baker
Publication Year:2022
ISBN:9780813596884
Pages:218
Language:English
File Size:3.2
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) by Aaron Baker completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) on my mobile device?

After downloading The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports)?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) by Aaron Baker. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download The Baseball Film: A Cultural and Transmedia History (Screening Sports) PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.