History by Hollywood

Professor Robert Toplin, who is the film review editor for the Journal of American History spoke about his new book, History by Hollywood: Tread more

Professor Robert Toplin, who is the film review editor for the Journal of American History spoke about his new book, History by Hollywood: The Use and Abuse of the American Past. He examined how movies such as Missippi Burning, JFK, and All the President’s Men have portrayed, and distorted, the historical events which comprise their plots. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. close

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  • James Leutze Chancellor University of North Carolina->Wilmington Campus
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History by Hollywood

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Program ID:
74421-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
First Aired:
Oct 05, 1996 | 9:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Oct 06, 1996 | 12:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Oct 05, 1996 | 9:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 06, 1996 | 12:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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