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Author Martin, Morgan A., author

Title Mapping Chinese influence in Hollywood / MAJ Morgan A. Martin, USA, MAJ Clinton J. Williamson, USA
Published Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama : Air University Press, 2023

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Description 1 online resource (x, 89 pages) : color illustrations
Series Kenney paper ; ‡v no. 4
Contents Introduction: The PRC's ends, ways, and means -- Analysis and methodology -- The ideology and purpose of the propaganda campaign -- Context in which the propaganda occurs -- Identification of the propagandist -- Structure of the propaganda organization -- Target audience -- Media utilization techniques -- Special techniques to maximize effect -- Conclusions and recommendations
Summary "China has invested in several American industries since its entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001. Once an engine for American soft power, Hollywood has seen a dramatic increase in investment from China, with deals being valued at billions of dollars. The resulting financial influence has given Chinese film studios the placement and access necessary to change the content of American films while forcing American film studios to self-censor to appease Beijing's sensibilities. Although some have recognized that this puts China in a position to leverage Hollywood for its own soft-power goals, there is a gap in the literature concerning whether there are coherent themes and messages in Chinese-funded American films. This paper aims to discern and describe those themes and messages, if present, by using social network analysis, comparative film analysis, and narrative paradigm theory. It concludes that, when depictions of China or of Chinese film characters appear in Chinese-funded American films, they are portrayed in consistent, prescribed ways that are indicative of planned propaganda. The research concludes with two recommendations to mitigate China's influence in Hollywood and provides suggestions for further research."--Abstract
Notes "January 2023."--Front cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-74)
Notes Description based on online resource; title from PDF file (AUL ALMA-D, viewed on January 23, 2023)
Subject Propaganda, Chinese -- United States
Motion pictures in propaganda -- United States
Motion pictures -- Chinese influence
Motion picture industry -- United States -- Finance
Motion picture industry -- Finance
Motion pictures in propaganda
Propaganda, Chinese
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Williamson, Clinton J., author
Air University (U.S.). Press, publisher.