Hollywood and Politics

By Donald Critchlo

Subjects: Motion picture producers and directors, Sources, United states, history, 21st century, Political activity, Motion picture actors and actresses, Politics and culture, Motion picture industry, Celebrities, United states, politics and government, 21st century, United states, history, 20th century, Motion pictures, united states, Celebrities, political activity, History, Motion pictures, political aspects, United states, politics and government, 20th century

Description: This volume of primary documents seeks to engage readers interested in the multiple meanings of Hollywood and politics by using a topical approach : election politics, public policy, war and patriotism, social movements, cultural values. The time period covered ranges from the 1934 California gubernatorial election through the War in Iraq; sources include transcripts of various Congressional testimonies, public addresses, letters, speeches, and interviews.