Lecture by Tzviki Levin: “Judy Garland”

Judy Garland’s story is also the story of classic Hollywood and the price it exacted from those who created its stars. From the girl who became a symbol of American innocence in The Wizard of Oz to the woman who struggled with addictions, self-image, and a ruthless entertainment industry—we will examine how the myth of the modern star was born. Through her films, songs, and life story, we will trace the transition from the optimistic America of the Depression and wartime to a society beginning to question the myths it had created for itself.

Editor and lecturer: Tzviki Levin, popular-culture researcher, actor, and director