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FILM 153 - American Independent Cinema


3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: FILM 110  
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course surveys the socio-economic, political, and artistic forces that led to the rise of American Independent Cinema. Emphasis will be placed on studying film makers, such as D.W. Griffith, Roger Corman, Robert Redford, David Lynch, Spike Lee, and Quentin Tarantino, who pioneered producing movies outside of the traditional Hollywood system.

(formerly Film/Video 53)



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