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Learning Through Film


This 5-part series features the showing of a classic movie on a Thursday night followed by a discussion on Friday morning. All sessions are in Jordan Hall. The Thursday night movie starts at 7:30 pm and the Friday morning discussion is 10-12.These films have been selected for their ability to evoke questions and discussion and are not suitable for children.

  All That Jazz Jacket As Good as It Gets Jacket Being There Jacket Fargo Jacket Equus Jacket  

July 9-10: All That Jazz (1979) - The first film in this five-part series is All That Jazz (1979), Bob Fosse’s response to his first heart attack. A fascinating musical that references Dr. Kubler-Ross’ book, On Death and Dying. A discussion about the film takes place Friday morning. 9 Oscars™ nominations.

July 16-17: As Good as it Gets (2007) - A chronic grouch is softened by his favorite waitress. A discussion about the film takes place Friday morning. Nominated for 7 Oscars™.

July 30-31: Being There (1979) - Chance, a simple gardener who knows nothing but television, has never left the estate until his employer dies. His simple TV informed utterances are mistaken for profundity. A discussion about the film takes place Friday morning. Nominated for 2 Oscars™.

August 13-14: Fargo (1996) - This is a film based on true events that occurred in Minnesota in 1987. A criminal plan to get an ordinary person out of trouble escalates into tragedy. A discussion about the film takes place Friday morning.7 Oscar™ nominations.

August 20-21: Equus (1977) - Based upon the play by Peter Shaffer, originally produced on the stage in London by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Richard Burton plays a psychiatrist probing the
troubled mind of a young stable boy who has blinded six horses. A discussion about the film takes place Friday morning. Nominated for 3 Oscars™.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated: May 14, 2009