Download or read book The Japan/America Film Wars written by Abé Mark Nornes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-21 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from noted critics and film historians from both countries, this book, first published in 1994, examines some of the most innovative and disturbing propaganda ever created. It analyses the conflicting images of these films and their effectiveness in defining public perception of the enemy. It also offers pointed commentary on the power of visual imagery to enhance racial tensions and enforce both positive and negative stereotypes of the Other.