About this Book

Succinct and accessible. Toplin has raised a number of significant questions for historians and others concerned with the ethical and intellectual aspects of historical filmmaking." Reviews in American History "A 'must read' for those who study, research, and write about the history of the motion picture." Journal of Popular Film and Television "This smart, instructive book benefits from very real strengths--thorough research augmented by new interviews with filmmakers, precise writing accompanied by an appreciation for complexity--but perhaps most refreshing is its sense of fairness." Publishers Weekly "A timely attempt to open new dialogues about the ways historians present their work and reach wider audiences.