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America in the Fifties: A Burning Desire

Synopsis
In a time of social claustrophobia and pervasive sexual taboos, Hugh Hefner launched ‘Playboy’, the Kinsey Report was published and the Pill first became available, setting the stage for the sexual revolution of the sixties.
Series
America in the Fifties, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.
Year of production
2001
Availability
Sale; 2001 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)
Subjects
History; Social sciences
Keywords
history of the 20th century; sexual permissiveness; social history; United States of America

Credits

Producer
Nancy Button
Contributor
Michael Ontkean

Production Company

Name

CS Associates

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes
Ceased trading in 2018.
 

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