Cover of The Playbook

The Playbook

Narrated by Gabra Zackman

Released
June 5, 2024
Length
8 hrs 3 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Set against the backdrop of 1930s America, this audiobook explores the rise and fall of the Federal Theatre Project, a progressive initiative supporting creative artists and addressing vital social issues through innovative performances. It examines how political opportunism and rising fears of communism led to the targeting of this cultural movement, shaping the trajectory of American cultural and political history. From acclaimed beginnings to its controversial decline, the story offers a compelling look at a pivotal moment in the nation's creative and political landscape.

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