<p>Newly revised and expanded, the <em>Directory of World Cinema: American Independent 2</em> includes 150 reviews of significant American independent films - from such cult classics as <em>Faces, My Hustler,</em> and<em> Supervixens</em> to recent releases like <em>Drive, Mysterious Skin,</em> and<em> Win Win</em> - interviews with influential directors, a wide array of colour illustrations and a range of suggested research resources.</p>