Who Killed the Federal Theatre?

A thoughtful, archival-heavy documentary that mixes interviews with re-created stage scenes, feeling educational and quietly absorbing rather than dramatic.

Genres

History, Documentary, Tv movie

Starring

Judd Hirsch, Tony Simione, Bette Cassatt

Overview

Part journalistic investigation and part performance documentary, "Who Killed The Federal Theater?" tells the story of the Federal Theatre Project within the context of a volatile period in the political, social and cultural history of the United States. The film features interview segments with playwrights, including Arthur Miller, and with actors, directors, designers, and historians. It also incorporates rare archival materials and dramatic sequences, including professionally re-created scenes from Federal Theatre productions that transport viewers back in time to a bygone era in American history and entertainment.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, art, class, power

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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