Part of our new series of accessible introductory guides to significant
contemporary filmmakers, this guide is a must for film fans and students
of contemporary cinema alike. An introductory chapter highlights
thematic and visual devices, followed by an exploration of British
director Steve McQueen's work, from his short films and video art
through his critically acclaimed feature films, including his
masterpiece, the Academy Award-winning 12 Years A Slave, to his BBC TV
series Small Axe and more. Londoner Steve McQueen shot to fame in 1999
when he won the prestigious Turner Prize for innovative art. In 2020,
the Tate Gallery in London held an exhibition of over a dozen works
spanning film, photography and sculpture, including his homage to the
African American actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. Ranging
across the visual arts, to advertising, documentary and drama, McQueen
often tackles hard-hitting topics such as discrimination and injustice
in powerful, cinematic ways.--Publisher
