Crimesploitation: Crime, Punishment, and Pleasure on Reality Television (Cultural Lives of Law)
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Book Synopsis: "Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised." Most of us have encountered this warning while watching television at some point. It is typically attached to a brand of reality crime TV that Paul Kaplan and Daniel LaChance call "crimesploitation": spectacles designed to entertain mass audiences by exhibiting "real" criminal behavior and its consequences. This book examines their enduring popularity in American culture. Analyzing the structure and content of several popular crimesploitation shows, including Cops, Dog: The Bounty Hunter, and To Catch a Predator, as well as newer examples like Making a Murderer and Don't F**K with Cats, Kaplan and LaChance highlight the troubling nature of the genre: though it presents itself as ethical and righteous, its entertainment value hinges upon suffering. Viewers can imagine themselves as deviant and ungovernable like the criminals in the show, thereby escaping a law-abiding lifestyle. Alternatively, they can identify with law enforcement officials, exercising violence, control, and "justice" on criminal others. Crimesploitation offers a sobering look at the depictions of criminals, policing, and punishment in modern America.
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Are you a fan of crime shows that keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than Crimesploitation: Crime, Punishment, and Pleasure on Reality Television. This captivating book takes a deep dive into the world of reality crime TV, unveiling the disturbing allure of this genre and its enduring popularity in American culture. From Cops to Making a Murderer, it delves into the gripping structure and content of these shows, shedding light on the troubling nature hidden beneath their entertainment value.
Unlike other crime shows, Crimesploitation doesn't shy away from addressing the ethical implications of its own existence. Instead, it challenges viewers to grapple with the consequences of indulging in the suffering of others for entertainment purposes. With an unflinching gaze, authors Paul Kaplan and Daniel LaChance examine how these shows exploit our fascination with crime, allowing us to imagine ourselves as deviant criminals or righteous law enforcement officials.
Through Crimesploitation, you'll gain a sobering insight into the distorted depiction of criminals, policing, and punishment in modern America. It's time to critically analyze the impact of these shows on our understanding of justice. Don't miss out on the opportunity to broaden your perspective and ignite meaningful conversations about the dark side of reality crime TV.
Get your copy of Crimesploitation: Crime, Punishment, and Pleasure on Reality Television today and delve into the complex world of crimesploitation that will make you question the boundaries of entertainment and justice.
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