In Noir Fashion, 'Americana' Plays With the Reality of the Viewers Experience

James Plath

In Noir Fashion, 'Americana' Plays With the Reality of the Viewers Experience

James Plath

Illinois Wesleyan University

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Abstract

Review for the film Americana directed by Don DeLillo.

Original language	American English
Journal	PopMatters
State	Published - Apr 21 2017

Disciplines

Film and Media Studies

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In Noir Fashion, 'Americana' Plays With the Reality of the Viewers Experience

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