1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Oscar winner and Hollywood legend Joan Crawford died in 1977. The next year, Joan's daughter Christina released her infamous memoir, MOMMIE DEAREST. Suddenly, Joan Crawford, once a symbol of grit and glamour, was synonymous with child abuse. It took three years for the book to be adapted for the screen, but in 1981 -- fifty years ago -- the film was released, featuring Oscar winner Faye Dunaway as Joan. Most of the people involved probably believed they were creating a significant film about an important subject. But instead, the movie - with it's over-the-top performances and quotable quotes, instead became a camp classic. If you've never seen it, please watch it with at least three friends with a dark sense of humor, then come back and listen to our latest. And bring the axe. The Rewind Project http://therewindproject.libsyn.com/rewindpod <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41701365/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/8b3aa9/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/203120005