Cultural Context (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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When was 'On the Waterfront' released?
When was 'On the Waterfront' released?
1954
What does 'D&D' mean on the docks?
What does 'D&D' mean on the docks?
Deaf and Dumb
When were the Waterfront Crime Commission hearings?
When were the Waterfront Crime Commission hearings?
1953
Who directed 'On the Waterfront'?
Who directed 'On the Waterfront'?
Elia Kazan
Who wrote 'On the Waterfront'?
Who wrote 'On the Waterfront'?
Budd Schulberg
HUAC full form
HUAC full form
House Un-American Activities Committee
Father Barry's role in the film
Father Barry's role in the film
Represents Catholic social teaching & moral courage
Where was 'On the Waterfront' filmed?
Where was 'On the Waterfront' filmed?
On location in New Jersey (streets & piers)
Who is Johnny Friendly?
Who is Johnny Friendly?
Corrupt union boss using violence & intimidation
Edie Doyle's role in Terry's journey
Edie Doyle's role in Terry's journey
Catalyst for his transformation
What does Terry's testimony represent allegorically?
What does Terry's testimony represent allegorically?
Kazan naming communists to HUAC
Father Barry's view on silence vs evil
Father Barry's view on silence vs evil
Silence is complicity