“The writer’s role is to be a menacer of the public’s conscience. He must have a position, a point of view. He must see the arts as a vehicle of …
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The Power of Art as Resistance
“The writer’s role is to be a menacer of the public’s conscience. He must have a position, a point of view. He must see the arts as a vehicle of social criticism and he must focus on the issues of his time,” said "Twilight Zone" creator Rod Serling. Here's a look at protest songs, movies and art that challenge the status quo.
Rod Serling's Advice for Writers
Films, Music and Art
A Counterpoint
Illustrations by Franz Lang My mother lost both of her legs on the way to the Barbican Art Gallery. It was her day off, and she was going there to see …
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