The American Hero and the American Dream: Reflections on Our Contemporary Political Narrative
Channel: Brooklyn Museum
Date: 28/04/2010

Academics, journalists, and comedians explore the ways in which the two presidential candidates have been framed by the media. The panel includes Charlton McIlwain, Assistant Professor of Culture and Communication, NYU; Gloria Feldt, author and political commentator; and Ramin Hedayati, producer at "The Daily Show," MSNBC. The panel is moderated by Courtney E. Martin, columnist for The American Prospect Online. This panel discussion took place in the Forum of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum on September 28, 2008. Video courtesy of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation.