Hjort (visual studies, Lingnan U., Hong Kong) brings together international contributors in film studies, religion, philosophy, cultural studies, entertainment law, and photojournalism for an interdisciplinary conversation on aspects of risk in film. Major themes are the representation of risk in film, film spectators' engagement with risk, profits and losses in the film industry, film commissions, and filmmaking and the environment. Some specific subjects examined include stunt workers in Hollywood and Hong Kong, the financial and economic risks of film production, motion picture finance and risk in the US, and encouraging artistic risk through film policy in Denmark. Annotation 2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
