Discussion question. two separate questions.
Is Kruse correct when he argues that white flight and the fight against desegregation played important roles in the transformation of modern conservatism? Why or why not? Argue your point with clear evidence and analytical reasoning.
Saturday Night Fever was a huge hit in 1977. Explain to us why this was the case. What about this movie spoke so strongly to American moviegoers in this time? What does it tell about America and, especially, New York City in that time period? How would you tie this movie to the economy, culture, and general mood of the country at that time?
The book and movie can be accessed on https://www.clayton.edu/library/
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Book: Kevin M. Kruse, White Flight: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism
Movie: John Badham, Saturday Night Fever (John Travolta)
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