2008 marks the 40th anniversary of Hollywood s first major assault on the American audience through an insipid campaign known as value manipulation begun by for

In 1988, director Martin Scorsese fulfilled his lifelong dream of making a film about Jesus Christ. Rather than celebrating the film as a statement of faith, ch

Topics include: the influence of Leni Riefenstahl; negro soldiers; depicting Vietnam in films. Films examined include: Sergeant York, Air force, Saving Private

Peter Decherney explores how the concerns of intellectuals and the needs of Hollywood studio heads led to the development of a mutually beneficial relationship

Examines the role of American filmmakers in the ideological struggle against communism