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Due to Vietnam War, saw a rush of creativity due to changes in restrictions on language, sex, violence, and other strong thematic content.
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Due to attack of Pearl Harbor. Production saw rebound due to advances in technology such as special effects, better sound recording quality, and beginning of color film use.
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Estimated 10 million homes owned TV sets
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No longer baby boomers, now aimed at American Youth
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Era saw rise of darker plot lines and edgier characters. EX: James Dean, Ava Gardner, and Marilyn Monroe
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Decline in movie theater attendance due to at home TV sets; Hollywood studios lose money
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Hollywood starts to produce film for TV in order to make money they lost in theaters
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Movies during this time focused on fun, fashion, rock n’ roll, societal shifts like the civil rights movements, and transitions in cultural values. It was also a time of change in the world’s perception of America and its culture, largely influenced by the Vietnam War and continuous shifts in governmental power
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Approx. 120 movies released, fewer than any year since 1920's.
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Film companies make money in music records, movies made for TV, and invention of TV series
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Lowered prices in hopes to create greater appeal to former moviegoers.
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Due to low ticket prices, caused depression in film industry that had been developing over 25 years. Studios struggled to survive and make money.
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Due to studios struggling, they made money in a different way. Built Florida's Disney World.
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Based on making high-action and youth-oriented pictures, usually featuring new and dazzling special effects technology
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Due to Jaws and Star Wars. Era also saw VHS players, laser disc players, films on video cassette tapes and discs. This greatly increased profits and revenue for studios.