An 8 week journey through the history of American film with an examination of a representative film from each decade from the 30s to the 00s, what those films meant to their respective eras and how they are a reflection of the attitudes and cultural shifts of the era.
We will look at the films from a creative and aesthetic perspective, but also from a cultural perspective as well and what the individual films discussed say about the decade in which they were released, as well as how they influenced subsequent films.
Before beginning the course, we will have a virtual free introductory meeting with the group to get a sense of what the individual experiences and interests are as far as the course is concerned. The exact syllabus of the course will be determined from that initial meeting.