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Pocahontas in Popular Memory
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Pocahontas in Popular Memory
Hollywoodization of History
• Hollywood impacts historical thinking and understanding of events.
• Many Americans exposure to history comes from Hollywood.
• Hollywood dramatizes events in order to boost box office sales.
• What can be said about Hollywood’s portrayal of history in Pocahontas and other films? Is it accurate? What harm can come about from the Hollywoodization of history?
• Due Friday