There’s 3 options of books you may write a report on: – Vito Russo, The Cellulo

There’s 3 options of books you may write a report on:
– Vito Russo, The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies
– Donald Crafton, The Talkies: American Cinema’s Transition to Sound, 1926-1931
– Mary Ann Doane, The Desire To Desire: The Woman’s Film of the 1940s
In the report you should summarize the book’s argument in detail. You should also address the following questions:
How is the book organized?
What are the main factors at work in this historical account? What people/institutions/events are the most significant shapers of the history?
What are the strengths of the book?
What did you learn from the book?