Which of the following statements about the effect of the Depression on Hollywood and other culture industries is most accurate?
A. Media that portrayed realistic and critical treatment of Depression-era themes was the most popular.
B. Hollywood movies and other culture industries essentially ceased during the Depression.
C. People in the Depression era had little free time to consume media, a factor that had a dramatic effect on Hollywood and other culture industries.
D. Consumers were drawn toward upbeat media to escape the harsh realities of contemporary life.
Answer: D
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