Queer Representation, Visibility, and Race in American Film and Television: Screening the Closet (Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies)

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of queer media visibility throughout American history, challenging the notion that increased representation is always progressive.

Kohnen examines the limitations of current queer visibility and its impact on media representations, geographies, histories, and people.

Through a detailed examination of film, TV, and print media, this book uncovers previously unexplored connections and highlights the lingering traces of classical Hollywood cinema's queer tropes in contemporary media.

With a focus on the American nation, this book offers a nuanced understanding of how queer visibility shapes and reflects cultural diversity.

Whether you are a scholar or simply interested in media representation, this book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of queer visibility in America.