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American Jazz - context of America - Coggle Diagram
American Jazz - context of America
1940's
Movies and musicals were dominated by war - the industry was very supportive as the movies and musicals helped to boost the morale
Fashion
War time - within the confines of a depression that affected the lives of all Americans
Role of women - empowerment after men were off fighting and women were given their jobs
Relates to the works Fancy Free, On the Town and Anchors Aweigh
1950's
West Side Story - relates to real people and real life - won best picture in 1961
Start of Civil Rights movement
Films and musicals had to be huge - Drama's and Romantic comedies
Union power reached a high point in 1950's
Movies and musicals were under attack so had to be important and impactful
Societies expectations regarding gender roles
TV became popular (golden age of TV)
Latin gang violence in LA
Relates to the works - West Side Story (musical version 1957, film version 1961), Singin in the rain 1952 and the Pajama Game 1954 and 1957
1960's
Movies at this time were iconic and covered a range of subject matters
West Side Story was the most popular movie 1961
1964 - introduction of the Civil Rights Act
Female activists were demanding rights for women
Decline of theatre
Kennedy was assassinated in 1963
1970's
Movies with any subject matter were being created
Significant changes were occurring for women and freedom
Lyrics reflect relevant social issues occurring during the 70's
The desire for sexual freedom - relate to the plot of Roxie and Amos
Relates to the work Chicago 1975
Feminism and the feminist movement - relates to the plot (Cell block tango)