Surveys over 350 historically-based films produced in movie history including those on American wars, George Custer, the Alamo, sports films, entertainers, and politicians; and analyzes their historical accuracy, value, and political and cultural influences.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Military history on film and television : Wallace's Rising to the Boer War -- Military history on film and television : World War I -- Military history on film and television : World War II -- Military history on film and television : Korean War to Bosnia -- Sports history on film and television -- Music history on film and television -- Art history on film and television -- Labor, business, and political history on film and television -- History of U.S. race relations on film and television -- History of crime on film and television.