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Reviewed on July 15, 2007
Bollywood, the moniker associated with the global phenomenon of Indian filmmaking, cranks out over 900 movies a year that reach billions around the world. As its influence grows, Western scrutiny of the Indian film industry and its stars is becoming increasingly popular. Alter, the author of numerous nonfiction books on India, grew up, works, and lives in that country and proves to be a singularly intelligent and insightful guide through Indian cinema. Documenting the making of the movieOmkara , Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Shakespeare'sOthello , Alter investigates the constituent e...Log In or Sign Up to Read More