FILM 240 - Independent Study Film I FILM 250H Hollywood Renaissance Film & American Society '67 '83 Honors 3 Credits

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Raritan Valley Community College

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Prerequisite: A or B+ in a Film Studies course or permission of the instructor. "Hollywood Renaissance: Film and American Society, 1967- 1983" is an Honors course in Film Studies. The Hollywood Renaissance in the 1970's was an explosion of creativity in a decade of turmoil. In the shadow of Vietnam and Watergate, the directors and films of this period offered conflicting visions about the nature and prospects of American society. In a seminar setting this course will explore themes such as the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, the status of teenagers, African-American culture, and the women's movement. Students will research and analyze key films and directors of the 1970's, such as Kubrick, Coppola, Penn, Altman, etc.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.raritanval.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 526-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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