Mercy in Her Eyes: The Films of Mira Nair (Applause Books")

Known for her highly sensual visual style, Indian-born and Harvard-educated film director Mira Nair is the creator of such films as Mississippi Masala (1991) and Vanity Fair (2004). In this volume, film writer Muir examines all of Nair's films from early documentaries through the soon-to-be-released The Namesake (2006) and considers her impact on the art form. Color movie stills illustrate the volume. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)