Movies, Miniseries, and Multiculturalism

Using Films and Television to Understand Culture and Social Justice

by Lillian Comas-Díaz, Rehman Abdulrehman, Danny Wedding

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Movies, Miniseries, and Multiculturalism
ISBN: 9780889374942
2026, xx/216 pages
Due August 2025
ca. €37.95
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###BOLD#TEXT[Discover the power of film using a multicultural lens]###

  • Explores multicultural issues using examples from television and films
  • Provides practical guidance
  • Addresses internalized prejudice

###ITALIC#TEXT[Movies, Miniseries, and Multiculturalism]### invites readers on a journey to understand culture using stories from film and television. Highlighting hundreds of compelling examples, this thought-provoking book explores issues of cultural identity, prejudice, social justice, and the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the increasingly multicultural societies of our globalized world. Perfect for students of multicultural psychology, socially conscious professionals, and film and television buffs, it offers insightful reflections and discussion questions that deepen understanding of cultural diversity. Human behavior is shaped by culture(s), and this book shows how films and television can enlighten us, foster personal growth, and increase cultural awareness – all while being entertaining.

###BOLD#TEXT[Praise for the book]###

###ITALIC#TEXT[“By examining cinema from a cultural perspective, this book changes (and often challenges) the way we view contemporary narrative. It makes us re-think the stories we’ve seen before and deepens our understanding of the ways in which they reflect our culture. It’s also an amazing journey through cinematic history, written with a profound love and depth of understanding.”]###
Deborah Chow, Director and Executive Producer of the TV miniseries ###ITALIC#TEXT[Obi-Wan Kenobi]###; Director of episodes of the TV series ###ITALIC#TEXT[The Mandalorian]###

###ITALIC#TEXT[“This book highlights important contemporary social justice themes ... and pushes the reader to think critically about community, culture, equity, difference, values, and identity. A lucid, well-structured, and unique teaching tool!”]###
Jeremiah Dickerson, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Vermont – Larner College of Medicine

###ITALIC#TEXT[“Reading this book is like going to the movies with three experts on psychology, culture, and film!”]###
Gordon C. Nagayama Hall, PhD, Past President of APA Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race; Author of ###ITALIC#TEXT[Multicultural Psychology]###

###ITALIC#TEXT[“This book could not be more important! As our world grows increasingly interconnected, we find ourselves immersed in the richness of an immense variety of countless cultures. Nevertheless, we struggle to even sit in the same room as those who are different, let alone engage in curious and civil discussions. This book, therefore, is a gift. Through the magic of narrative and the universality of film in the theater or the living room, the authors remind the audience that art helps us to celebrate our similarities and to marvel at everything that makes us unique.”]###
Steven C. Schlozman, MD, Medical Director, Vermont Center for Children, Youth and Families at University of Vermont – Larner College of Medicine

###ITALIC#TEXT[“What an extraordinary and outstanding treasure! If you love movies and miniseries and would like to increase your understanding of multiculturalism via those, you will be open to the magic in this book. I appreciated being reminded how multicultural themes in films can be enlightening and promote personal growth. Questions designed by the wisdom, expertise, and knowledge of three outstanding scholars/authors encourage critical thinking and inspired me to view some of the films again – and to discover new ones!”]###
Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, President, American Psychological Foundation; Former President, American Psychological Association

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