Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class

Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class (2005)

August 31st, 20051h 2min

Documentary
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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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