Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided is a biographical work that focuses on the turbulent period in which Charlie Chaplin’s artistic career, personal life, and political views brought him into direct conflict with American society and its institutions. Scott Eyman traces Chaplin’s transformation from a celebrated cinematic icon into a controversial public figure, examining how his international outlook, criticism of social injustice, and relationships with younger women became targets during the Red Scare and the rise of McCarthyism. The book places Chaplin’s story within the broader context of Hollywood, Cold War politics, media power, and debates over morality and freedom of expression, offering a detailed account of the forces that led to his effective exile from the United States and reshaped his public legacy.
Number of pages: 432
Year of publication: 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Language: English
Original language: English