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Exploring the gap between historical fact and Hollywood's dramatized portrayals, this book offers an engaging examination of over a century of films inspired by real events, figures, and locations. It highlights the discrepancies between cinematic interpretations and actual history, shedding light on the reasons behind these creative liberties. Through a mix of entertainment and education, readers gain insight into how and why the film industry shapes our understanding of the past.
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Hollywood and History, Jem Duducu
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- 2023
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- Title
- Hollywood and History
- Subtitle
- What the Movies Get Wrong from the Ancient Greeks to Vietnam
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jem Duducu
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9781538177068
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Exploring the gap between historical fact and Hollywood's dramatized portrayals, this book offers an engaging examination of over a century of films inspired by real events, figures, and locations. It highlights the discrepancies between cinematic interpretations and actual history, shedding light on the reasons behind these creative liberties. Through a mix of entertainment and education, readers gain insight into how and why the film industry shapes our understanding of the past.