Remo, Rambo, Reagan and Reds: The Eighties Action Movie Explosion(2014)
This feature-length documentary from High Rise Productions takes a close look at some of the most popular action movies from the '80s and the different political overtones in them, as well as the very specific characterizations they promoted, their general attitude towards violence, the political climate in Hollywood, etc. - www.blu-ray.com
Movie: Remo, Rambo, Reagan and Reds: The Eighties Action Movie Explosion
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This feature-length documentary from High Rise Productions takes a close look at some of the most popular action movies from the '80s and the different political overtones in them, as well as the very specific characterizations they promoted, their general attitude towards violence, the political climate in Hollywood, etc. - www.blu-ray.com
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2014-07-07
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