Popnacjonalizm, czyli elementy dyskursu (re)konstrukcji amerykańskiego poczucia tożsamości narodowej w wybranych filmach hollywoodzkich
Pop nationalism and its Discourse Elements in (Re)constructing American National Identity in Selected Hollywood Movies

Summary/Abstract: This article is dedicated to the idea of pop-nationalism and the connection between popular cultureand how its productions (re)construct the American sense of national identity. The study is dividedinto subsections that delve into topics such as national identity in the current, fragmented social reali-ty, the role of films in propagating American values during times of major socio-political crises, andthe concept of banal nationalism according to Michael Billig. To analyze the elements of discourse,three films were chosen – Rocky IV (dir. Sylvester Stallone, 1985), Top Gun (dir. Tony Scott, 1986), andAmerican Sniper (dir. Clint Eastwood, 2014). The research findings indicate that Hollywood films havea significant impact on building and reinforcing a sense of national pride and belonging in Americansociety. Pop-nationalism is often used for entertainment purposes but also as a propaganda tool, espe-cially during periods of international conflicts and political tensions.

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