Film and History

Introduction

Film and History is a college preparatory Social Studies elective course that examines American

culture and society through film. We will critically analyze how American cultural and social

conflicts are portrayed through film and how these films influence American society and our

view of the past. By watching, discussing and writing about these films, we will exam how

motion pictures create a window into American society. Students will learn to examine films

critically and to critique them as they would any other document. This course will cover the

period of time from the colonial period through the war on terror.