Pictures of protest
Subtitle: Hollywood films that dared to deal with real world issues
By: Robert Hilliard.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
ISBN-13: 9781405178990; 9781405178983
Subjects: Social problems in motion pictures.
Description: 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 ℗¡.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.