American independent cinema : an introduction

Introduction : problems of definition and the discourse of American independent cinema Part 1. American independent cinema in the studio years (mid-1920s-late 1940s). 1. Independent filmmaking in the studio era : tendencies within the studio system 2. Independent filmmaking in the studio era : the Poverty Row studios (1930-50s) Part 2. American independent cinema in the post-studio era (late 1940s-late 1960s). 3. Independence by force : the effects of the Paramount Decree on independent film production 4. An audience for the independents : exploitation films for the nation's youth Part 3. American independent cinema and the 'New Hollywood' (late 1960s to late 1970s). 5. The new Hollywood and the independent Hollywood 6. American independent cinema in the age of the conglomerates Part 4. Contemporary American independent cinema (1980s to date) 7. Mini-majors and major independents 8. The institutionalisation of American independent cinema 9. American independent cinema in the age of media convergence Epilogue : from independent to 'specialty' cinema