This revised and updated new edition provides a guide to 100 of the most interesting and influential American independent films, from Bonnie and Clyde to Junebug by way of Reservoir Dogs and The Blair With Project with an introduction to the genre and a rich selection of images from the films discussed, plus key credits.

Jason Wood is a writer, film programmer andfilmmaker. He is Artistic Director of Film at HOME and Visiting Professor atMMU and Visiting Professor at University of Salford, UK, and the author of anumber of books including The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema (2006), Nick Broomfield: Documenting Icons (2005), 100 Road Movies (BFI 2007) and TalkingMovies: Contemporary World Directors in Interview (2006). He contributes to arange of publications including Sight & Sound, The Guardian, Vertigo andLittle White Lies.

Acknowledgements.- Preface to the Second Edition; S.McGehee & D.Siegel.- Introduction.- 100 Film Entries.- Updated Bibliography/Videography.- Index.