AH 124 - American Independents

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University of Rochester

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Independent film occupies a central place in our cultural consciousness. Its success speaks to the value America places on the 'outsider.' From the pop-violence of Quentin Tarantino, to the introspective cinema of Mark Rappaport, what does it mean to be an 'independent'? After all, films we consider to be 'independent' often have more connections to Hollywood than we tend to think. But how do we begin to approach this term? For instance, is it a question of funding? Does it indicate certain conditions of authorship or production? Can we think of 'independent cinema' as a genre unto itself? We will consider such questions by examining a number of important works from the past 20 years by filmmakers such as Kelly Reichardt, Jon Jost, and the Coen Brothers, while also attending to recent critical trends in film and visual studies.

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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