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FILM 2270 - American Independent Cinema


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Lecture, Online
This intermediate course examines the American ‘Indie’ film movement, specifically the cultural forces that combined to give voice to filmmakers marginalized by mainstream Hollywood. The rise, influence, and co-opting of the movement will be understood through critique of style, sensibility, narrative, industrial contexts, and changing political landscapes.

Prerequisite(s): One of ENGL 1101 /GNED 1401 GNED 1403 , or GNED 1404 , and one of ANTH 2243 ARTH 1101 ARTH 1103 , ARTH 2207  ARTH 2209 , COMM 2500 JOUR 3521 CRWT 3305 ENGL 1151 ENGL 1152 FILM 1143 , FILM 2221 , FILM 2246 , FILM 2251 , FILM 3345 , FILM 3349 , FILM 3701 , FREN 3343 , HIST 2291 , or SPAN 3312 .
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3