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Populism and the Capra Legacy: (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture)
Populism and the Capra Legacy - Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture Author:Wes D. Gehring Traditionally identified with "screwball" comedies, Frank Capra has seldom been considered a conduit for populist concerns and issues. In this book, Gehring examines the influence of both Will Rogers and Frank Capra on modern populist movies, providing important background on Capra's links to the crackerbarrel personality of Rogers. He follows t... more »his theme forward, examining the populist roots in such films as The Electric Horseman, Field of Dreams, Dave, Grand Canyon, and others. A final chapter is a close-up of the contemporary, Capra-like director, Ron Howard. The inclusion of a bibliography and selected filmography makes this book an important contribution to film studies, popular culture, and American humor.« less