Hollywood speaks out : pictures that dared to protest real world issues

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Hollywood speaks out : pictures that dared to protest real world issues

Robert L. Hilliard

Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [248]-249) and index

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Hollywood Speaks Out explores that rare Hollywood feature that dared to tackle red-hot, social issues whilst American society was gripped by the convulsion and controversy they generated. Explores why Hollywood has always been risk-adverse, and how most feature flms deal with controversial issues long after the controversy is past Organized around such important issues as poverty, racism, sexism, war, anti-Semitism, and homophobia Discusses the relevance and the impact of feature films from Modern Times to WALL-E

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List of Figures. Foreword. Introduction. 1 Overview But who will come to see it? 2 War Hell for whom? 3 Anti-Semitism Some of my best friends . . .. 4 Prison and Justice Systems Not separate but unequal. 5 Labor-Management Whose side are you on? 6 Poverty Anyone can play. 7 Racism Recipe for superiority. 8 Politics The good and the bad. 9 Homophobia Who's a bigot? 10 Technology Can we beat the machine? 11 Sexism Protecting old boys' egos. 12 Hide or Seek Other genres: Will Hollywood shut up or speak up? Selected Readings. Index.

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