27min chapter

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Heaven’s Gate (w/ Matthew Donovan)

Movies vs. Capitalism

CHAPTER

The Complexities of Class War and Identity in 'Heaven's Gate'

This chapter discusses the film and its clear political messaging, highlighting the depiction of class war and the conflict between the capitalist class and the immigrant class. It explores the themes of oppression, violence, and the system perpetuating this violence. The production of the film is also touched upon, discussing the director's previous success, the budget and time overruns, and the ultimate failure of the film upon release.

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