Hollywood Speaks Out: Pictures That Dared to Protest Real World Issues

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