This book is an exploration of the political activism of Hollywood celebrities and organizations. Using facts, figures, lighthearted commentary and trivia, this book provides a political and historical perspective on the nature of our society reverence for stars and what it may say about us as a democratic society.
This book is an exploration of the political activism of Hollywood celebrities and organizations. Using facts, figures, lighthearted commentary and trivia, this book provides a political and historical perspective on the nature of our society reverence for stars and what it may say about us as a democratic society.
Greg Rabidoux, Ph.D. and J.D., is assistant professor of political science at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee.
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Part 1 Preface: The Intersection of Hollywood and Politics Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 From the mouths of (Hollywood Politico) Babes Part 4 Act I: Early Days of Hollywood Part 5 Chapter 1: Setting the Political Stage Part 6 Chapter 2: Two Tales of One City Part 7 Chapter 3: (Please) Let Us Entertain You! Part 8 Act II: Who They Are Part 9 Chapter 4: But Will We Take Them Seriously? Part 10 Chapter 5: Ready for Our Close-ups-Hollywood Politicos, Then (Part One)-Warren Beatty, Marlon Brando, Barbara Streisand Part 11 Chapter 6: Ready for Our Close-ups-Hollywood Politicos, Then (Part Two)-Jane Fonda, Charlton Heston Part 12 Chapter 7: Ready for Our Close-ups-Hollywood Politicos, Now (The Boys)-George Clooney, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin, Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn, Martin Sheen. Part 13 The Honorable Mentions Part 14 Chapter 8: Ready for Our Close-ups-Hollywood Politicos, Now (The Girls)-Jessica Lange, Janeane Garofalo, Patricia Heaton, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Rosie O'Donnell, Susan Sarandon. Part 15 The Honorable Mentions Part 16 Act III: What They Want Part 17 Chapter 9: Hollywood Goes to Washington-At Work in Front of the Bright (Congressional) Lights Part 18 Chapter 10: Hollywood Movers and Shakers and King and Queen Makers Part 19 Chapter 11: Hollywood at Work, On-Screen Part 20 Final Act: Why it Matters Part 21 Chapter 12: Conclusion Part 22 Appendices (Bonus Features)-Hollywood Politio Trivia: The Final Test, Master Level Part 23 The Felix Awards Part 24 The Final Scene: Drawn and Quartered: The Hollywood Politico Sketches Part 25 Endnotes
Part 1 Preface: The Intersection of Hollywood and Politics Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 From the mouths of (Hollywood Politico) Babes Part 4 Act I: Early Days of Hollywood Part 5 Chapter 1: Setting the Political Stage Part 6 Chapter 2: Two Tales of One City Part 7 Chapter 3: (Please) Let Us Entertain You! Part 8 Act II: Who They Are Part 9 Chapter 4: But Will We Take Them Seriously? Part 10 Chapter 5: Ready for Our Close-ups-Hollywood Politicos, Then (Part One)-Warren Beatty, Marlon Brando, Barbara Streisand Part 11 Chapter 6: Ready for Our Close-ups-Hollywood Politicos, Then (Part Two)-Jane Fonda, Charlton Heston Part 12 Chapter 7: Ready for Our Close-ups-Hollywood Politicos, Now (The Boys)-George Clooney, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin, Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn, Martin Sheen. Part 13 The Honorable Mentions Part 14 Chapter 8: Ready for Our Close-ups-Hollywood Politicos, Now (The Girls)-Jessica Lange, Janeane Garofalo, Patricia Heaton, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Rosie O'Donnell, Susan Sarandon. Part 15 The Honorable Mentions Part 16 Act III: What They Want Part 17 Chapter 9: Hollywood Goes to Washington-At Work in Front of the Bright (Congressional) Lights Part 18 Chapter 10: Hollywood Movers and Shakers and King and Queen Makers Part 19 Chapter 11: Hollywood at Work, On-Screen Part 20 Final Act: Why it Matters Part 21 Chapter 12: Conclusion Part 22 Appendices (Bonus Features)-Hollywood Politio Trivia: The Final Test, Master Level Part 23 The Felix Awards Part 24 The Final Scene: Drawn and Quartered: The Hollywood Politico Sketches Part 25 Endnotes
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