The Official Gilded Age Podcast S2 Ep. 4: “His Grace the Duke” with Lauri Pitkus and Douglas Purver
Nov 20, 2023
Join Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers as they analyze the drama on 61st Street. They talk to location manager Lauri Pitkus and VFX supervisor Douglas Purver about finding locations and enhancing them with visual effects. They discuss the challenges of finding clean locations and using real locations versus shooting on a soundstage. They also explore the use of technology to create realistic backdrops in 'The Gilded Age'.
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Scandal and Double Standards Debate
- Bertha Russell confronts Susan Blaine about her scandalous relationship with her son.
- Society imposes harsh double standards on younger men with older women relationships reflecting inheritance and legacy concerns.
Tuskegee's Empowering Education
- Peggy is inspired by Tuskegee Institute and teachers like Fanny Washington who empower women with practical skills.
- The show highlights educational progress amidst racial and social challenges of the period.
Divergent Civil Rights Strategies
- Booker T. Washington and T. Thomas Fortune debate differing strategies for racial justice.
- Their disagreement reflects complex choices faced by Black leaders in balancing progress and safety.