Collegiate Affiliation
Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

Kevin J. McKiernan is a PhD candidate in the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Department at the University of Minnesota. His research analyzes the theoretical and stylistic connections between Japanese and Brazilian cinemas and shows their relevance for global 1960s media and political discourse. His article, “Present perfect cinema and the implicated subject: The utilization of photographs in Ōshima Nagisa’s Diary of Yunbogi,” is published in the Journal of Japanese and Korean Cinema.

Educational Background & Specialties
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Educational Background

  • M.A.: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies , University of Minnesota

Specialties

  • Japanese Cinema
  • Brazilian Cinema
  • Japanese Animation
  • Manga
  • Documentary Film
  • Photography