Abstract
Songs take up space and time in films. Richard Dyer's In the Space of a Song takes off from this perception, arguing that the way songs take up space indicates a great deal about the songs themselves, the nature of the feelings they present, and who is allowed to present feelings how, when and where. In the Space of a Song explores this perception through a range of examples, from classic MGM musicals to blaxploitation cinema, with the career of Lena Horne providing a turning point in the cultural dynamics of the feeling.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Routledge Taylor & Francis Group |
| Number of pages | 210 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-415-22374-4, 0415223741 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |