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“John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' also speaks urgently to today's concerns: the cratered trail of dreams for Mexican immigrants seeking a promised land in the Western [United States]; the perfidy of banks in foreclosing on poor people's homes; and the insurgent urge of the book's protagonist, Tom Joad, to speak truth to police power. 'Wherever there's a cop beatin' up a guy,' Tom promises, 'I'll be there.' In Salinas, Calif., Ferguson, Mo., or Staten Island, N.Y., Tom's truth goes marching on.”

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Richard Corliss

Richard Corliss was an esteemed American editor known for his profound insights into film and television. Born on March 6, 1944, and passing away on April 23, 2015, Corliss made a significant impact during his tenure at Time magazine, where he penned numerous classic film and television reviews. more

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