Topics: Images of Masculinity in American Film

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From Henry Fonda to Humphrey Bogart; from Marlon Brando to Johnny Depp; from Robert Mitchum to Robert DeNiro; from Jamie Foxx to Tom Hanks; from Jimmy Stewart to James Dean: from Jack Nicholson to Jim Carrey: American film has depicted masculinity in myriad ways. Through the examination of iconic figures from the world of acting, directing and screenwriting, this course will explore the manner in which the term “masculinity” has evolved in relation to American culture, history and world events.