Who Killed the Federal Theatre?

Who Killed the Federal Theatre?

October 3, 2003 1h 30m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Writers Ruth Pollak
Studio Educational Film Center
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Narrator

Tony Simione

Actor (The Cradle Will Rock)

Bette Cassatt

Pinecone (Revolt of the Beavers)

Sarah Ecton

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Christi Etcher

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Gavin Peretti

Beaver (Revolt of the Beavers)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Killed the Federal Theatre? was released on October 3, 2003.

The runtime of Who Killed the Federal Theatre? is 1h 30m.

Who Killed the Federal Theatre? is a History, Documentary, TV Movie movie.

Who Killed the Federal Theatre? is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The main cast of Who Killed the Federal Theatre? includes Judd Hirsch, Tony Simione, Bette Cassatt.

Who Killed the Federal Theatre? is originally in English.