HIST 057. History v. Hollywood

A history course focused on analyzing the narrative of American History as imagined and created by cinematographers. Students will view both Hollywood classics as well as work by black filmmakers. Assigned readings will address themes of nationality, race, labor, gender, and political activism.
This course is not open to first year students.
Social sciences.
1 credit.
Fall 2021. A. Dorsey.
Catalog chapter: History
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/history

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