The History of Independent Cinema

The History of Independent Cinema is a 2009 book by film historian Phil Hall.^[1]

The History of Independent Cinema

Author	Phil Hall (US writer)
Language	English
Genre	Non-fiction
Publisher	BearManor Media
Publication date	2009
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (Softcover)
Pages	320
ISBN	1-59393-335-5
OCLC	436305695

Summary

It traces the development of the United States independent film sector from silent films to digital media. The book also focuses on independent film genres including documentary films, race films, Yiddish-language films and corporate sponsored films.^[2][3][4]

Publication history

The book was published in by BearManor Media.^[5][6][7]

See also

• L.A. Rebellion-covered in the book
• John Cassavetes-covered in the book
• Midnight movie
• B movie
• Sundance Film Festival

References

1. Article about said book at DGA Quarterly Magazine
2. Susan Dunne (June 28, 2009). "Film Book's Story is Fully Independent". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on 3 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
3. Andre Soares (May 26, 2009). "The History of Independent Cinema: Q&A with Phil Hall". Alternative Film Guide. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
4. Google Books
5. Rory L. Aronsky (June 15, 2009). "Phil Hall's Journey Through The History of Independent Cinema". Film Threat. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
6. Identity Theory
7. Q&A at Alt Film Guide