It's Been a Minute "The Gilded Age" and the trouble with American period pieces
Nov 3, 2023
The podcast discusses the allure of period dramas like 'The Gilded Age' and how they romanticize history. They also critique the show for its racial microaggression and lack of historical accuracy. The representation of black characters in the show is explored, comparing it to British adaptations. The chapter also touches on the similarities between gothic stories and Gilded Age viewers.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Appeal of Period Dramas and Their Romanticized Versions of the Past
01:53 • 6min
Ida B. Wells, Frederick Douglass, and the Desire for Social Order
07:34 • 2min
Portrayal of Black Characters in 'The Gilded Age'
09:38 • 10min
Exploring Tones and Audiences in Gothic Stories and the Gilded Age
19:25 • 5min