Congressional Theatre

Dramatizing McCarthyism on Stage, Film, and Television

Autori

• Brenda Murphy

Parametri

Pagine

328pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Teatro

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Focusing on the intersection of politics and art, this book explores the influential works of playwrights and filmmakers who reacted to the House Committee on Un-American Activities during the infamous "show business hearings" from 1947 to 1960. It features notable figures such as Arthur Miller and Elia Kazan, analyzing how their creations reflected the tumultuous political climate and the impact of censorship and fear on creative expression.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

(In brossura)