29. Americanisation
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“A book published in 1902 where W.T. Stead predicted that the United States would replace the British Empire and that everyone would end up speaking American.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
The Jazz Singer
“The Jazz Singer is mentioned as the first film where large numbers of people heard American accents, marking a significant moment in Americanisation.”
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
“The mention of a Chinese film that the speaker is aware of, indicating they have seen it.”
Hero
“A film mentioned in the podcast that is about the first emperor and the unifying of China, described as state propaganda.”
Dallas
“Dallas was all about the kind of the evils of American capitalism, basically. But it made it more glamorous.”