Using clips from more than 300 of the greatest movies ever made, this series explores film history and American culture through the eyes of over 150 Hollywood insiders, including Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, and Michael Eisner. In-depth treatments present film as a powerful economic force, potent twentieth-century art form, and viable career option. American Cinema connects subjects such as history, business, and English with other studies. In addition, it is a perfect vehicle for developing visual and media literacy skills and can be used as a springboard for creative-writing endeavors and media production. Produced by the New York Center for Visual History in association with KCET/Los Angeles and the BBC.
Show Info
Network: PBS
(1995 -
1996)
Schedule: Fridays
(55 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 13 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Classical Hollywood Today
Episode 1x13; Aug 22, 1996
Offers interviews with contemporary directors, European filmmakers, scholars, and critics, as well as studio-era veterans who probe Hollywood's influence on both American and world culture.
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
---|---|---|
1x13: Classical Hollywood Today | Aug 22, 1996 | |
1x12: Writing and Thinking About Film | Aug 22, 1996 | |
1x11: Film Language | Aug 22, 1996 |
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Extra Details
Also known as:
- Amerikansk films historie ( Denmark)
- Американский кинематограф ( Russian Federation)