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Who Killed the Federal Theatre?

Part journalistic investigation and part performance documentary, "Who Killed The Federal Theater?" tells the story of the Federal Theatre Project within the context of a volatile period in the political, social and cultural history of the United States. The film features interview segments with playwrights, including Arthur Miller, and with actors, directors, designers, and historians. It also incorporates rare archival materials and dramatic sequences, including professionally re-created scenes from Federal Theatre productions that transport viewers back in time to a bygone era in American history and entertainment.

Top Cast

  • Judd Hirsch

    Judd Hirsch

    Narrator

  • Tony Simione

    Tony Simione

    Actor (The Cradle Will Rock)

  • Bette Cassatt

    Bette Cassatt

    Pinecone (Revolt of the Beavers)

  • Sarah Ecton

    Sarah Ecton

    Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

  • Christi Etcher

    Christi Etcher

    Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

  • Gavin Peretti

    Gavin Peretti

    Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Overview

Part journalistic investigation and part performance documentary, "Who Killed The Federal Theater?" tells the story of the Federal Theatre Project within the context of a volatile period in the political, social and cultural history of the United States. The film features interview segments with playwrights, including Arthur Miller, and with actors, directors, designers, and historians. It also incorporates rare archival materials and dramatic sequences, including professionally re-created scenes from Federal Theatre productions that transport viewers back in time to a bygone era in American history and entertainment.

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