Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class (2005)
• August 31st, 2005 • 1h 2min
Documentary
Overview
Based on the forthcoming book by Pepi Leistyna, Class Dismissed navigates the steady stream of narrow working class representations from American television's beginnings to today's sitcoms, reality shows, police dramas, and daytime talk shows.
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