American Cinema: 1960 to Present

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In this course, we will explore American cinema from 1960 to the present. While the emphasis will be on Hollywood and the narrative fiction film, we will also pay attention to its relationship to other forms of American cinema such as animation, documentary, independent and experimental film during this era. In the class, we will chart changes in the American film industry (in production, distribution, and exhibition), noting developments in film narrative and style, and identifying the relationship between film and emergent media technologies. Additionally, we will situate these developments in context, exploring how films reflect, and are impacted by their cultural and historical moments.