Conspiracy Theory in Film, Television, and Politics

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Since the assassination of John F. Kennedy, motion pictures & television productions--some based on historical fact & conjecture, others clearly fanciful--have embraced the idea that conspiracies shape many events, hideothers, & generally dictate much of the course of modern life, often to the disadvantage of the average person. As a result, conspiracy theories have developed into a potebt indercurrent in American politics. Here, author Gordon Arnold examines the evolution of this cultural climate in the US, & explores the intersection of various film & television productions in the context of unfolding political developments.