With the help of cinematographic materials, the most important moral and ethical principles of American society, widely promoted by the American government, are illustrated. The book also examines the conflict between proclaimed values and the real facts of social life in American society. The genres, images and stereotypes of American cinema are examined in detail. The publication is intended for cultural studies and higher education teachers specializing in “Intercultural Communication”, as well as for a wide range of readers interested in cinema.

Contents: Introduction 4Chapter I. Genres of American cinema 15Western 19Crime genre 22Musical films (musicals) 26Science fiction 28Disaster film 31Chapter I. Images of American cinema 33Chapter III. Stereotypes and clichés in modern American cinema 46Chapter IV. National values and American cinema 59 National values in the theory of cultural studies 59 Origins of American values 66 Cinematic reflection of American values 72 Conclusion 95 Bibliography 98 Internet sources 102 Filmography 103