The American worker on film : a critical history, 1909-1999 / Doyle Greene.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Greene, Doyle, 1962-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Working class in motion pictures.

Motion pictures--Social aspects--United States--History--20th century.

Motion pictures.

Motion pictures--Social aspects.

History.

United States.

Physical Description:

x, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2010]

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.

Contents:

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?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786447343

0786447346

OCLC:

601050089