Hollywood Speaks Out Pictures that Dared to Protest Real World Issues [Hardcover]

Hollywood Speaks Out explores that rare Hollywood feature that dared to tackle red-hot, social issues whilst American society was gripped by the convulsion and controversy they generated.

• Explores why Hollywood has always been risk-adverse, and how most feature flms deal with controversial issues long after the controversy is past
• Organized around such important issues as poverty, racism, sexism, war, anti-Semitism, and homophobia
• Discusses the relevance and the impact of feature films from Modern Times to WALL-E 

List of Figures.

Foreword.

Introduction.

1 Overview
But who will come to see it?

2 War
Hell for whom?

3 Anti-Semitism
Some of my best friends . . ..

4 Prison and Justice Systems
Not separate but unequal.

5 Labor–Management
Whose side are you on?

6 Poverty
Anyone can play.

7 Racism
Recipe for superiority.

8 Politics
The good and the bad.

9 Homophobia
Who's a bigot?

10 Technology
Can we beat the machine?

11 Sexism
Protecting old boys' egos.

12 Hide or Seek
Other genres: Will Hollywood shut up or speak up?

Selected Readings.

Index.

Robert L. Hilliard has taught at a number of universities throughout his career as a fillÓ-