How 1976 Bicentennial cinema shattered America's myth of national unity

Summary

The article examines how American cinema during the Bicentennial year of 1976 reflected and refuted the national narrative of pride and legacy. Against a backdrop of post-Vietnam trauma, recession, and the Nixon resignation, films of that era offered a darker, more skeptical view of America — shattering the myth of a unified, heroic national story. The piece analyzes key films from 1976 and how they captured a nation grappling with disillusionment and redefining its identity.

Source

The A.V. ClubHow 1976 Bicentennial cinema shattered America's myth of national unityavclub.com