Pictures At A Revolution by Mark Harris
"Pictures at a Revolution" is a detailed exploration of the five films nominated for Best Picture at the 1967 Academy Awards, which marked a turning point in Hollywood. The book examines how these films - two old Hollywood movies, two upstart productions, and a French New Wave import - reflected the cultural and political shifts of the time. Through behind-the-scenes stories, the book provides insight into the changing landscape of the film industry and its impact on American society.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 31st on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- The Best Books of the 2000s (The Onion AV Club)