new Hollywood is a period of film in the 1930-1990 where technology used to make film were updated as well as more creative freedom for directors instead of large studios.

some examples of some films from this era include, bonne and Clyde and taxi driver. Some directors from this period include Robert Aldrich and Woody Allen. Some stars from this era are Ned Beatty and René Auberjonois.

During this time period many events occurred some being the civil rights movement with MLK. WW2 came to an end having the cold war be more of a threat with people fearing communism spreading into America. The Vietnam war also occurred inspiring many of the movies from this time.