April 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Spring brings new life as the world transitions from dormancy to vitality. This course offers an introduction to film movements and styles, featuring classic films with themes of change. The class begins with discussions on film genres, history, and filmmaking techniques. Several films will be assigned (one per week starting week two), available on Plex, Turner Classic Movies, Max, or through local libraries. In each session, the film's style, story, techniques, and relevance to the theme of change will be unpacked, providing insight into how cinema reflects transformation in the world.

Jeremy Fackenthal, PhD, is an independent filmmaker and former Director of the Common Good International Film Festival (2019-2023). With a PhD in Philosophy of Religion and Theology, he blends philosophy with filmmaking. He has created a short documentary on spoken word poetry and is now working on a feature-length film.