American Politics in Hollywood Film
Ian Scott
American Politics in Hollywood Film
Ian Scott
An investigation of Hollywood’s treatment of American politics, politicians and political institutions. The author explores the influence - through creative, ideological and financial means - that Hollywood has on politics, and vice-versa. Key questions of agenda setting are addressed, as are the value-oriented frames of reference that Hollywood has helped shape in educating and directing the American public about politics and democracy. The book focuses on mainstream films - including The American President , Washington-Merry-Go-Round , Mr Smith Goes to Washington , Wag the Dog , Primary Colors , The Manchurian Candidate , Dr Strangelove , JFK , Nixon and Bulworth .
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