The Politics of Twin Peaks

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<span>The strange and wonderful place of</span><span>Twin Peaks</span><span> captivated audiences for more than two decades before its long-awaited return to television in 2017. David Lynch and Mark Frost created a land that embodies the politics of American culture. With its focus on small-town America and life outside urban centers, rural and suburban values play a big part in the overall</span><span>Twin Peaks</span><span> narrative. More than just a soapy murder investigation or a mysterious puzzle to be solved,</span><span>Twin Peaks</span><span> and</span><span>Twin Peaks: The Return</span><span> are metaphors for the political years in which they are set.</span><span>The Politics of Twin Peaks</span><span> investigates the shows engagement with American politics and identity. With a close relationship between the two,</span><span>Twin Peaks</span><span> is the rare cultural landmark in both film and television whose timelessness is defined by the fact that it can constantly be reinterpreted. Within that sometimes dreamlike Lynchian narrative,</span><span>Twin Peaks</span><span> hints at, sometimes explicitly and sometimes subtly, the political fault lines in the United States. In this edited collection, the politics inherent in</span><span>Twin Peaks</span><span> is approached from numerous points of view.</span>

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<span>Amanda DiPaolo</span><span> is associate professor of human rights at St. Thomas University.</span><br><br><span>Jamie Gillies</span><span> is associate professor of communications and public policy at St. Thomas University.</span>

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