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Publisher | ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS |
Author(s) | Robin Andersen |
Subtitle | From New Orleans as Disaster Myth to Groundbreaking Television |
Edition | 1 |
Published | 15th November 2017 |
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From New Orleans as Disaster Myth to Groundbreaking Television
This book analyses the HBO program Treme from multiple perspectives and argues that the series' depictions of music, culture, cuisine, and identity are innovative and represent unique televisual storytelling strategies. The location, themes, and characters create a compelling story arc, and highlight the city's culture and cuisine, jazz musicians and musical performances, and Mardi Gras Indians. The program challenges initial reporting of Hurricane Katrina and in doing so rewrites the disaster myth coverage through which the city has been framed. Recommended for scholars of communication, media studies, music studies, and cultural studies.