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6. Body and Soul (1947) – Robert Rossen

6. Body and Soul (1947) – Robert Rossen

FromCold War Cinema


6. Body and Soul (1947) – Robert Rossen

FromCold War Cinema

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Length:
78 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join hosts Jason, Anthony, and Tim as they discuss Robert Rosen’s Body and Soul, a 1947 boxing film that critic Thom Andersen categorizes as film gris, or socially conscious crime cinema during the film noir years (1940s through the 1950s). Rossen testified at a HUAC hearing in 1951, pleaded the Fifth Amendment, and was blacklisted. Two years later, he testified again and this time he named 57 names and was given his career back in Hollywood. Rossen went on to direct several more features, including the celebrated pool epic The Hustler (1961) and Lilith (1964), starring Warren Beatty and Jean Seberg. We hope you enjoy!
Released:
Apr 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (8)

Cold War Cinema is a podcast about the first decade of the Cold War, as seen through the movies of the time. Each episode primarily focuses on one film. Hosts Jason, Anthony, and Tim discuss the historical context of the films and examin their themes as they relate to Cold War anti-communist hysteria. Season One will discuss films made during the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) anti-communist hearings—one film per episode, all directed by blacklisted directors. We hope you enjoy!