American Poverty and Social Rejection in Craig Gillespie’s I, Tonya

This paper examines the image of American poverty, rejection and social engagement in a recent sports biopic inspired by the story of American skater Tonya Harding, Craig Gillespie’s I, Tonya (2017). It draws on data presented in recent poverty studies to determine the extent of deprivation and atte...

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Main Author: Paulina Korzeniewska-Nowakowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Groningen Press 2021-09-01
Series:European Journal of Life Writing
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Online Access:https://ejlw.eu/article/view/37913