Course Description:

This seminar will evaluate contemporary film in relation to Black histories of protest and

resistance. We will consider historical documents, scholarly articles, and resistance movements

from slavery to the Black Lives Matter Movement in order to understand the meaning of Black

protest both cinematically and through lived experience. Particular attention will be paid to Black

queer and feminist directors and theories.

 

Course Materials:

We will watch a significant number of films, mostly from the beginning of

the BLM Movement forward. Most of the film viewing will be available through standard

streaming services like Amazon, Netflix, Hulu or HBO Max. There will also be required reading

of articles and book chapters.