CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 30m

Who Killed the Federal Theatre?

100%(1)IMDbHistoryDocumentaryTV Movie

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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
October 3, 2003
Studios
Educational Film Center

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Narrator

Tony Simione

Actor (The Cradle Will Rock)

Bette Cassatt

Pinecone (Revolt of the Beavers)

Sarah Ecton

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Christi Etcher

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Gavin Peretti

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

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