Transactions with the World

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The environmental sensibility in "New Hollywood" films of the late 1960s and early 1970s is a key focus, highlighting works like The Wild Bunch, Chinatown, and Nashville. This study examines how location shooting and a departure from American self-mythologizing contributed to a grounded cinematic experience. By synthesizing narrative, aesthetic, and ecocritical theories, it provides a fresh perspective on this influential period in American film history, revealing the depth of its cultural and political engagement.