The Dream Life

The book offers a sharp analysis of the intertwining of politics and pop culture during the 1960s, a transformative decade marked by significant events like the Vietnam War and the rise of Pop art. Through witty and insightful prose, Hoberman examines Hollywood films such as Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch, while exploring influential figures from Che Guevara to Jane Fonda. By reinterpreting these cultural artifacts, he uncovers the underlying political narratives that shaped America's mass-mediated political landscape.