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1. Hollywood: get your act together.

Author

Puttnam, Lord

Subjects
*MOTION picture industry, *SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, *TERRORISM, *FILMMAKERS, *CULTURAL industries, *HISTORY in art, *21ST century history
Abstract

Argues that Hollywood and the entertainment industry has simplified contemporary film-making with regard to it's portrayal of history. Suggestion that filmmakers have failed to successfully reflect the emotions of periods such as the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; Impact of a reduction of real events through cinema; Role of filmmakers to explain the ambiguities and complexities of life; Link between the cultural and commercial power of cinema.

Published
2004

2. This Is How the 21st Century Begins.

Author

Michnik, Adam

Subjects
*SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, *TERRORISM, *21ST century history
Abstract

Focuses on the terrorist attacks in the United States in September 2001 as a defining event in the 21st century. Events that defined the 20th century; Advantages and disadvantages of the historical events; Condemnation of the terrorist attacks.

Published
2001

3. New Urgency on Anthrax, Bombs and Blunders, the Ripple Effect.

Author

Haberman, Clyde

Subjects
*21ST century history, *BIOTERRORISM, *POSTAL workers, *ANTHRAX, *BOMBARDMENT, *SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
Abstract

Offers an overview of news events in the United States as of October 23, 2001. Concerns in Washington, D.C., over the bioterrorism threat following the deaths and infections of postal workers from anthrax; The air strikes in Afghanistan against Taliban front-line troops; How the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have had a worldwide impact, sometimes in unexpected ways.

Published
2001

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