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A Streetcar Named Desire

Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her.

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A Streetcar Named Desire is a classic drama that follows Blanche DuBois, a troubled woman who moves in with her sister and her brutish brother-in-law, Stanley. The film explores the conflict between Blanche’s illusions and the harsh realities of her new life, culminating in a tragic confrontation.

Director: Elia Kazan
Writers: Tennessee Williams • Oscar Saul
Stars: Vivien Leigh • Marlon Brando • Kim Hunter
2h 2m
Approved
1951
ClassicDrama
Conflict, Family, Illusion, Reality, Trauma
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This film aligns with the Madison Media Fund’s commitment to exploring complex human emotions and societal issues. It highlights the tensions between fantasy and reality, as well as the consequences of unresolved trauma.

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