This excerpt from Blue Collar Hollywood examines how American films from the 1930s to the 1970s depicted working-class life and politics. The author analyzes how these films reflected and shaped societal views on class, gender, race, and democracy, often presenting complex and contradictory narratives. The study contrasts Hollywood's portrayal of working people with the views presented in literature and political discourse of the time. It explores how representations shifted across different eras, from the New Deal era to the Cold War and beyond, revealing how cinematic narratives both reinforced and challenged dominant ideologies. The author specifically explores the interplay between liberal and illiberal themes within these films, highlighting the evolution of cinematic representations of working-class characters and their struggles.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Collar-Hollywood-Liberalism-Democracy-American/dp/080188537X?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=097cdd8d141c69b14e528f813970d2c4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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