Depictions of the Presidency in Film
Historians talked about depictions of the presidency and White House in film and television. They talked about the accuracy of the depictions and historical significance of popular views of …
163 viewsHistorians talked about depictions of the presidency and White House in film and television. They talked about the accuracy of the depictions and historical significance of popular views of …
163 viewsPanelists talked about the myth and legend of the late actor John Wayne and the hold he has on his many fans. Garry Wills wrote the book John Wayne’s America: The Politics of Celebrity which…
600 viewsFilmmaker, Ken Burns, spoke at the American Historical Association Convention about his television documentary of Thomas Jefferson. Historians also joined the panel and discussed how films …
2,593 viewsPanelists talk about the historical accuracy and social commentary contained in the 1995 film, Nixon, directed by Oliver Stone. Professor Schlesinger sharply criticized the film for blurring…
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