Geetha Ramanathan is a Professor of Comparative Literature whose academic interests span modernist, feminist, and postcolonial literary traditions. Her teaching explores the intersections of literature, film, and women's studies, emphasizing diverse cultural perspectives. She critically engages with how these various forms of expression shape our understanding of gender and society. Her work highlights the rich dialogue between literary analysis and visual media.
A philosopher-filmmaker, Kathleen Collins decisively redefined the parameters of African American film with Losing Ground (1982). This book uses detailed analyses of Collins's films to contextualise her work in the African American, feminist and world film traditions, and it highlights her contribution to each of these canons.