1. The Coen Brothers and the defeat of the American left, a twitter essay (with help from many readers).
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9. Davis's depoliticized or post-political folk explains why the seaman's query about if he's a Shachtmanite flies over Davis' head.
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10. Also, in "Inside Llewyn Davis" other great pillar of left solidarity--trade union movement--taken over by labor bureaucrats.
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@HeerJeet at that time folk music was in transition. Focus in NYC was on 'authentic' vernacular music as ideological support of primitivismThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet Plus it was commodified at the moment - the group that Llewyn is asked to join us Peter Paul and Mary. Movement to industry.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet Dylan in that moment was pre-protest for the most part, Seeger was blacklisted and losing touch.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet I agree with your thesis, but the focus is more 'authenticity' vs 'industry' rather than eschewing a political movementThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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