Antypology In Rear Window Film By Alfred Hitchcock

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Antypology is the study of human culture. As many people study all aspects of human culture, institutions, beliefs, values they understand that Iconic aspect of american culture is fast food. Many fast food restourant in a city tell us that Americans like Fast food. Restourants in a city can tell a lot about country's culture. However, not only restaurants but also what represents the country also represents the culture such as movies. Movies is a great way to learn about American culture. The rear window movie is from 1950's . It is an Alfred Hitchcock film. Who is a director, his movie is vary masterious and very full of sspense. In this movie main character is a famous or well known photagrapher, but he has broken his leg, and he cant leave

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