Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America by Joanna Dee Das

“This book is captivating because it uncovers how the wholesome entertainment of Branson, Missouri, became a powerful and subtle force for American conservatism, revealing a surprising connection between family-friendly fun and national politics.”

Publisher Description: Sons of Britches. The Great American Chuckwagon Dinner Show. The Haygoods. The Grand Jubilee. These are just a couple of the many shows performed in Branson, MO, where the seemingly innocent entertainment fuels American conservatism. Branson, Missouri, the Ozark Mountain mecca of wholesome entertainment, has been home to countless stage shows espousing patriotism and Christianity, welcoming over ten million visitors a year. Some consider it “God’s Country” and others “as close to Hell as anything on Earth.” Read more

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