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1970s American Car Culture & Film
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Length:
78 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
University of Dayton professors John Heitmann and Todd Uhlman teach a class about 1970s American car culture and films of the era. Using examples like "Easy Rider," "American Graffiti" and "Badlands," they argue these films reflected many Americans' disillusionment and glorified the open road as a way to take back control in the face of societal changes. They also talk about the impact of oil shortages, the rise of coast-to-coast races called "Cannonball Runs," and the popularity of trucker movies and music.
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Released:
May 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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