Hollywood's White House: The American Presidency in Film and History

By: Peter C. Rollins and John E. O’Connor

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Synopsis: From action flicks to biopics to SNL skits, how presidents are portrayed on screen: &“An interesting study of the real presidency and the reel presidency.&” —USA Today Magazine Winner of the Popular Culture Association&’s Ray and Pat Browne Book Award Whether serious or satirical, biographical or fictional, the ways that US presidents are depicted in popular culture reveal much about us as a nation. The contributors to Hollywood&’s White House examine the historical accuracy of presidential depictions, illuminate their influence, and uncover how they reflect the concerns of their times and the social and political visions of the filmmakers. With reflections on portrayals of Washington, Adams, Lincoln, FDR, Nixon, and more, this volume, which includes a comprehensive filmography and a bibliography, is ideal for both historians and film enthusiasts. &“An engaging collection.&” —Robert Brent Toplin, author of Reel History: In Defense of Hollywood

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 464 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780813137964
Related ISBNs:: 9780813122700
Publisher:: The University Press of Kentucky
Date of Addition:: 01/17/25
Copyrighted By:: The University Press of Kentucky
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Peter C. Rollins
Edited by:: John E. O'Connor

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