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LAND OF SMOKE AND MIRRORS: A CULTURAL HISTORY OF LOS ANGELES
With Vincent Brook
GENERAL INFO
Date / Time:
Saturday, January 26, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
Location:
The Autry in Griffith Park
Admission:
Museum Admission Rates Apply / Free for Autry Members
How does Hollywood’s portrayal of Los Angeles reflect its complicated cultural history? Vincent Brook, a media and cultural studies professor at USC, UCLA, and Cal State LA, will discuss his new book in which he uncovers Hollywood’s version of the city, using as signposts such films as Mi Familia, Boyz N the Hood, Charlotte Sometimes, Falling Down, and The Kids Are All Right. A book signing follows the program.
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