Filmmakers and Freedom of Expression
Week 8 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 101 | Ages 14 and up
In the 40s and 50s many film artists were subpoenaed by Congress and directed to reveal their connections to communism. They were also expected to "name names" of friends who had communist ties. Some refused to answer such questions, invoking the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of expression. Instead, filmmakers used imaginative allegories and images to create films that would explore these issues in neighborhood movie houses. In each class, we will view and discuss a feature film that was created by men and women who were directly involved in this cultural conflict.
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Terry Meehan
BBA, Cleveland State University, MA, Film & Literature, Kent State University. 30 years experience teaching and training in academic and corporate settings. Currently teaching humanities classes at Lorain Community College and continuing education classes at Case Western Univeristy and Baldwin-Wallace University Also curating and presenting a monthly film series at Lakewood Public Library.
