How Lois Weber challenged the censors with provocative cinema
In short: Before the strict era of the Hays Code, filmmakers pushed the boundaries of what could be shown on screen. This video examines Lois Weber's provocative film, 'Where Are My Children'.
The video explores the career of director and producer Lois Weber, a filmmaker known for creating works that challenged her audiences. It specifically analyzes her film 'Where Are My Children', examining the movie's sometimes contradictory stances and its place in an era of cinema that was much more brazen than is often remembered.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Where Are My Children: Crash Course Film Criticism #4
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