Superheroes Decoded (2017) American Rebels
In America, sometimes being a hero means breaking the rules. From the beginning, superheroes like The Hulk, Black Panther, Iron Man, Luke Cage, Wolverine and The X-Men have challenged authority and fought for outsiders, in battles that reflect the country's most profound real-world divisions and struggles.
How the rise of the superhero parallels America's rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving through the decades into a uniquely American mythology that has captured audiences across the globe.
Primary Title
- Superheroes Decoded
Episode Title
- American Rebels
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 16 December 2018
Release Year
- 2017
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 30
Duration
- 120:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- History
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- How the rise of the superhero parallels America's rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving through the decades into a uniquely American mythology that has captured audiences across the globe.
Episode Description
- In America, sometimes being a hero means breaking the rules. From the beginning, superheroes like The Hulk, Black Panther, Iron Man, Luke Cage, Wolverine and The X-Men have challenged authority and fought for outsiders, in battles that reflect the country's most profound real-world divisions and struggles.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Made-for-TV movies--United States
- Mass media--Study and teaching
- Language arts
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Warrior Poets (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Made-for-TV movies--United States
- Mass media--Study and teaching
- Language arts