On The Waterfront Coursework

Questions that need to be answered in your book to give you background information on the topic.

1.      Who were the longshoremen? Research the New York waterfront and in particular the area known as Hoboken and New Jersey.

 

2.      Put together a short profile of Elia Kazan, the director. 

3.      What was McCarthyism and what impact did it have on the US during the 1950’s? What was the House Un-American Activities commission investigating? Kazan said the film is not based on the McCarthy with hunts but there are parallels especially with his own experiences.

 

4.      The film is based on actual events. Research the Waterfront Crime Commission hearings. www.wcnyh.org/history.htm