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Cover of American film and society since 1945

American film and society since 1945

by Leonard Quart, Albert Auster

Alienation (Social psychology) in motion picturesHistoryMotion picturesSocial aspectsSocial aspects of Motion picturesSocial problems in motion picturesAmerican history: postwar, from c 1945 -Cultural studies

Although films rarely act as mirror reflections of everyday reality, they are, nevertheless, powerful cultural expressions of the dreams and desires of the American public. This work provides a complete post-World War II survey of American cinema and its often complex and contradictory values.

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