FLM 3672 - American Independent Film

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Babson College

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4.00 credits There is a Screening with this class on Tuesday's from 3:25 - 5:25 PM FLM3672 American Independent Film (Advanced Liberal Arts) This course is a survey of American independent cinema of the last 50 years. Examining the history of the independent movement both inside and outside of Hollywood, we will analyze the cultural and historical contexts in which independent films were created. More importantly, we will scrutinize the ways in which the films either deviate from or depend upon conventional, traditional or standard filmmaking practices. Ultimately, the course will challenge current definitions of the independent label promulgated by the big studios and smaller production companies alike-a label that is often nothing more than a marketing strategy to promote what are essentially big-budget films. Possible films to be screened include Martin Scorsese's Who's That Knocking At My Door, Brian DePalma's Hi, Mom!, Roger Corman's Bloody Mama, Barbara Loden's Wanda, Jon Jost's Bell Diamond, John Cassavetes' Shadows, Rob Nilsson's Need, Charles Burnett's Killer of Sheep, Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise, and Andrew Bujalski's Mutual Appreciation. Prerequisite: 3 Intermediate Liberal Arts Courses (CVA, LVA, HSS)

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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