Politics, Hollywood Style

This book analyzes major films about the American political process since the 1930s. It considers the films’ major themes about politics, ideology, and representation of race and gender over the past several decades.

John Heyrman

Acknowledgments Introduction: Why and How Political Films Matter Chapter 1: The Depression Era Chapter 2: Post-War and Cold War Chapter 3: The Height of the Cold War Chapter 4: Challenging Political Powers Chapter 5: The Political Lull of the "Me Generation" Chapter 6: The Return of the Political Film Chapter 7: The War on Terror and Beyond Conclusion About the Author