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Who Killed the Federal Theatre?

  • 2003
  • TMDB 10.0/10
  • 1h 30m

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.

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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.

Cast

  • Judd HirschNarrator
  • Tony SimioneActor (The Cradle Will Rock)
  • Bette CassattPinecone (Revolt of the Beavers)
  • Sarah EctonBeaver (Revolt of the Beavers)
  • Christi EtcherBeaver (Revolt of the Beavers)
  • Gavin PerettiBeaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

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