Progressive Hollywood: A People's Film History of the United States

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Red Wheel Weiser, Jan 1, 2005 - Social Science - 351 pages
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Presents a history of left-wing political activism in the movie industry, discussing the blacklists of the past, current causes, fundraising, organizers and financial backers, and the effect activism has on the careers of those involved in it.
 

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Contents

PREFACE
10
ACT
29
THE RETURN OF PROGRESSIVE HOLLYWOOD
139
THE RETURN OF PROGRESSIVE CONTENT
207
DIXIE CHICKED
271
Copyright

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About the author (2005)

Ed Rampell is a full-time writer who has co-authored four books, including two film histories. His journalism has appeared in publications worldwide, including ABC News' 20/20, The Australian Broadcasting Corp., Radio New Zealand, NewsWeek, AP, Reuters, Honolulu Weekly, Mother Jones, In These Times, L.A. Times, Boston Globe, Toronto Globe & Mail, Variety and many others.

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TitleProgressive Hollywood: A People's Film History of the United States
AuthorEd Rampell
Editionillustrated
PublisherRed Wheel Weiser, 2005
ISBN1932857109, 9781932857108
Length351 pages
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