Learning on ScreenAmerica in the Fifties: The Beat
- Synopsis
- Looks at the beginnings of pop music and pop culture, strongly influenced by Elvis Presley and Beat poet Jack Kerouac. However, the country’s underlying racist disregard for civil rights comes to international notice.
- Series
- America in the Fifties, Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.
- Year of production
- 2001
- Availability
- Sale; 2000 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)
- Subjects
- History; Media studies
- Keywords
- history of the 20th century; human rights; Kerouac, Jack; 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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