Hypothesis: the 1970s was the last time Hollywood dealt with working class life with any degree of sustained empathy and attention. True?
@matthunte @CoreyRobin Maybe this is nostalgia talking but I think even Sesame Street had more grit and class consciousness in 1970s.
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@HeerJeet@matthunte Totally! And The Electric Company too! (Even the name is kinda urban, working class.) -
@CoreyRobin@HeerJeet You may have seen this but in case not: http://www.nypl.org/audiovideo/death-boom-culture-walter-benn-michaels-david-simon-susan-straight-dale-peck …
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@HeerJeet@CoreyRobin Not only do I think you're right, I've read somewhere that it was sort of the point of Sesame Street.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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