Abstract
By emphasizing contextualization between the film industry and government cultural policies in association with FTAs, this article historically examines the set of social relations and the interplay of power between the US and other countries (mainly non-western), as well as between the commercial interests of Hollywood and the critical political ideology of domestic film industries. It analyses whether the US, supported and lobbied by Hollywood, has hampered cultural diversity and sovereignty in other countries, particularly through the use of FTAs in the midst of neoliberal globalization. The article maps out how the US government has intensified its state power in the global cultural market. It articulates the consequences of FTAs in the realm of culture in several countries in order to determine the crucial influence of FTAs on domestic film and cultural markets. It is not an easy task to establish an exact correlation between FTAs and the deleterious consequences of signing FTAs for domestic film industries, therefore, the article discusses the more general, causal relationship between FTAs and consequences in domestic film industries.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
