Thelma and Louise sparked a remarkable public discussion about feminism, violence and the representation of women in cinema. Here, Sturken examines the production and reception of the film, and goes on to analyze its rich account of gender politics, landscape, and gun culture.
Marita Sturken examines the production and reception of Thelma & Louise and goes on to analyze its rich account of gender politics, landscape, and gun culture. Hers is a compelling study of a landmark in recent American cinema. About the Author: Marita Sturken is Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California. She is author of Tangled Memories: The Vietnam War, the AIDS Epidemic, and the Politics of Remembering.