A New Beginning

By the late 1960s, Hollywood’s traditional studio system was breaking down, giving way to a new wave of filmmakers who were eager toriment with fresh styles, narratives, and visuals. Audiences raced to see films like Easy Rider, Bonnie and Clyde, and The Graduate which reflected the counterculture movements of the time. Meanwhile, the decline of large-scale musicals, such as Dr. Doolittle and Camelot, illustrated how tastes were changing. Musical...