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September 18, 2011 11:37:36 AM

Your American Icon:

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Icon photo:

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Why is this work an American Icon?:

America is defined by toons, and people around the world enjoy American exaggerations of reality. Its this elastic expression that attracts the World's eyes towards hollywood.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit also tells the underlying story of Los Angeles as corrupt decisions sculpted major infrastructure and highway engineering efforts.

First name:

Drew

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