KnowraAmerican independent cinemaLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to American independent cinema, each with the reason it gives.All 12Narrower topic 9Compared with 3Hollywood cinemaCompared with: Its financing and creative control often differ from Hollywood's studio-centered model.The GraduateCompared with: The Graduate paired unconventional generational themes with major-studio production and wide commercial success.Cinema of the United StatesCompared with: It provides an alternative to studio financing, control, and release strategies.