AMCV 1612B - Celluloid America

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

In this course, we will explore 20th century American history through film, examining both the history of this quintessentially American medium and the way in which American history has been represented within the medium. Topics include the invention of the moving picture, the rise and fall of the Hollywood studio system, the emergence and evolution of film genres (westerns, film noir, Blaxploitation, etc.), race and film, and the future of cinema in the digital age.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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