The American worker on film [electronic resource] : a critical history, 1909-1999 / Doyle Greene.
Greene, Doyle, 1962-
2010
PN1995.9.L28 G74 2010eb
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Title The American worker on film [electronic resource] : a critical history, 1909-1999 / Doyle Greene.
Author Greene, Doyle, 1962-
ISBN 9780786457762 (electronic book)
9780786447343
Publication Details Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2010.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (x, 238 pages) : illustrations.
Call Number PN1995.9.L28 G74 2010eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 302.23/430973
Summary "Examines the cinematic and cultural discourse surrounding work, the worker, organized labor, and the working class in 20th century America, and how these films are not merely products of their times, but also producers of ideological stances concerning the status of capitalism, class struggle, and democracy in America. Themes include: reform and revolution in affecting change"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Introduction : from Tom Joad to Joe the Plumber (or, the working class of 2008)
1909-1940. Reform and revolution: the Progressive Era and D.W. Griffith
Man, machine, apparatus: modern times
The promised land (or, many will enter, few will win): The grapes of wrath
1941-1956. Rally 'round the flag: labor, Hollywood, World War II, and the Cold War
In praise of the individual: On the waterfront
1957-1979. The union label: F.I.S.T.
American nightmare: Blue collar
The dignity of labor (and intellectuals): Norma Rae
1980-1999. Labor learns its place: Gung ho
Requiem for the worker: Matewan
White collar revolt: Office space
Conclusion: wither the working class?

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