American cultural hegemony over the rest of the world was established and maintained through Hollywood films and rock music. The former predated the latter and actually played an important part in its birth, thanks to *Blackboard Jungle*, the 1955 drama written and directed by Richard Brooks. While the film created a significant stir in its time, it remains relatively unknown compared to other Hollywood productions…
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Blackboard Jungle
Blackboard Jungle is a 1955 American social drama film about an English teacher in an interracial inner-city school, based on the 1954 novel The Blackboard Jungle by Evan Hunter and adapted for the screen and directed by Richard Brooks. It is remembered for its innovative use of rock and roll in its soundtrack, for casting grown adults as high-school teens, and for the unique breakout role of a black cast member,…
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