The Great Depression on Film by David Luhrssen - 9798765166215

The Great Depression on FilmAuthor(s): David Luhrssen\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Bloomsbury Academic\nISBN-13: 9798765166215, 979-8765166215\nSynopsis\nThis book presents the Great Depression through the lens of 13 films, beginning with movies made during the Depression and ending with films from the 21st century, and encourages readers to examine the various depictions of this period throughout history.\n\nThe Great Depression on Film is a unique guide to how the Great Depression was represented and is remembered, making it an excellent resource for students or anyone interested in film history or [url] history. Each film is set in a different sector of American life, focusing on such topics as white supremacy, political protest, segregation, environmental degradation, crime, religion, the class system, and popular culture in the [url] during the 1930s.\n\nThis book is indispensable for clearing away misconceptions fostered by t.