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There's No Going Back (Hardback)

The Life and Work of Jonathan Demme

Hobbies & Lifestyle > Film, Media & Television P&S History > Humanities > Biography & Memoirs

Imprint: University Press of Kentucky
Pages: 304
Illustrations: 12 b&w illus.
ISBN: 9781985902657
Published: 29th July 2025
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Jonathan Demme, one of the most influential and dynamic directors of the twentieth century, was a fearless and radical filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer—a compassionate artist, advocate, and humanist who was compelled to tell the stories of marginalized communities. His intense passion and appreciation of music, culture, and art were interwoven throughout his life and extraordinary body of work. There's No Going Back is the first complete biography of an auteur whose remarkable and versatile career encompassed acclaimed narratives, documentaries, and films spanning nearly five decades. Best-known for Melvin and Howard (1980), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Philadelphia (1993), and Beloved (1998), Demme was an Oscar-winning filmmaker with a recognizable style and voice. He often used that voice to champion women's rights and amplify social and environmental justice issues. Demme was also well-regarded for the loyalty, devotion, and collegiality shown to the actors, camera, and technical crew he retained in his film projects. Cinephile and journalist David M. Stewart affirms that Demme was more than just a quirky filmmaker and product of 1970s New Hollywood; he was ceaseless and earnest in his approach to capturing humanity in all its complexities. Including interviews with Demme's collaborators and colleagues, Stewart presents the many facets of the filmmaker's life seen through the eyes of those who were in his warm, eclectic orbit. Presented is a compelling and fitting tribute to the brilliance and breadth of the man behind the camera.

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