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Who Killed the Federal Theatre?
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Who Killed the Federal Theatre?

Oct 3, 2003
1h 30m
★ 10.0

Overview

Part journalistic investigation and part performance documentary, "Who Killed The Federal Theater?" tells the story of the Federal Theatre Project within the context of a volatile period in the political, social and cultural history of the United States. The film features interview segments with playwrights, including Arthur Miller, and with actors, directors, designers, and historians. It also incorporates rare archival materials and dramatic sequences, including professionally re-created scenes from Federal Theatre productions that transport viewers back in time to a bygone era in American history and entertainment.

Genres

History
Documentary
TV Movie

Production Companies

Educational Film Center

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Cast

Judd Hirsch

Narrator

Judd Hirsch

Tony Simione

Actor (The Cradle Will Rock)

Tony Simione

Bette Cassatt

Pinecone (Revolt of the Beavers)

Bette Cassatt

Sarah Ecton

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Sarah Ecton

Christi Etcher

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Christi Etcher

Gavin Peretti

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Gavin Peretti

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