Concept information
Preferred term
crime in film
Definition
- Films have been enjoyed by audiences for decades, and the portrayal of criminals and crime has played an important role in the film industry since its inception. Prison life, gangsters, homicide, and the police are all elements that have captivated audiences and contributed to the way in which people view both crime and the criminal justice system. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Film, Crime in]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/crime_in_film
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