Revisionist Western
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The Revisionist Western, Modern Western or Anti Western traces to the late 1960s and early 1970s as a sub-genre of the Western movie.
Some post WWII Western films began to question the ideals and style of the "traditional" Western. Elements include a darker, more cynical tone, with focus on the lawlessness of the time period, favoring "realism" over "romanticism". Anti-heroes are common, as are stronger roles for women and more sympathetic portrayal of Native Americans and Mexicans. Regarding power and authority, these depictions favor critical views of big business, the American government, masculine figures (including the military and their policies), and a turn to greater historical authenticity.
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