Study Group Details
786: A Cinematic Look at America in the Fifties
Tuesday11:45 - 1:15
Starting March 05
In-Person
This study group reviews that decade's significant historical events and trends, popular culture, politics, and fads. A thematic approach is augmented with optional materials—selected readings, audio, and video. The course introduces eight different movies from or about themes covered in class (Marty, Being the Ricardos, Vertigo, The Long Walk Home, Quiz Show, October Sky, The Founder, and The Buddy Holly Story). Part of the session will be spent discussing the previous week’s film and introducing the next movie. Note: The assignment is to complete the designated movie at home, so class members must have access to Amazon Prime.
This study group is a repeat with revisions
Class Type: Lecture and Discussion
Class Format: In-Person
Hours of Reading: 1-2 hrs/week
Study Group Leader(s):
Candace Thurman
Candace Thurman holds a master’s degree in liberal studies from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in history and education from American University. For 35 years, she taught high school social studies in Montgomery County. As a retired teacher, she remains active in MCPS as an assistant field hockey coach at Winston Churchill.