{"product_id":"shooting-back-christopher-l-ballengee-9781496861795","title":"Shooting Back: Documentary Film in Latin America and the Caribbean","description":"Contributions by Rudyard J. Alcocer, Christopher L. Ballengee, Lázaro J. González, Koby Bryan Hansen, Kim Johnson, Shweta Kishore, Sinah Theres Klo , Gabriela Martínez, Thomas Matusiak, María Fernanda Miño, Rachel Moseley-Wood, Bernardo Oliveira, Rupa Pillai, Ana Patricia Rodríguez, Keya Saxena, Lisa Tomlinson, Vuk Vukovic, and Bartosz Wójcik \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eShooting Back: Documentary Film in Latin America and the Caribbean\u003c\/i\u003e brings much-needed critical attention to the documentary and ethnographic filmmaking traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean, regions where fiction cinema has long dominated scholarly discourse. This wide-ranging collection explores the diverse social, cultural, political, and institutional forces that shape nonfiction filmmaking across the hemisphere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring essays from leading and emerging scholars, the volume examines how documentary and ethnographic films have responded to and influenced political movements, national identity, and cultural memory. Contributors investigate how these films affirm or contest colonial legacies, challenge systems of power and inequality, and reflect ongoing struggles around migration, diaspora, and decolonial thought. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition to thematic explorations, \u003ci\u003eShooting Back\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the practical realities of filmmaking in the region, from production and distribution to the roles played by educational and governmental institutions. The collection also considers the impact of film festivals, evolving technologies, and transnational networks, offering comparative analyses of key works and filmmakers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As both a scholarly intervention and an invitation for further research, \u003ci\u003eShooting Back\u003c\/i\u003e situates Latin American and Caribbean documentary within broader conversations about global cinema, postcolonial critique, and Global South studies. This volume is an essential resource for film scholars, Latin Americanists, and anyone interested in the political and aesthetic power of nonfiction film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher L. Ballengee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1496861795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781496861795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Mississippi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Christopher L. Ballengee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443260010751,"sku":"9781496861795","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6ad61f65-0d7b-4159-a8a8-f8920e56e9c6.jpg?v=1777204325","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shooting-back-christopher-l-ballengee-9781496861795","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}