CRI Art: Movies   

ATTENTION: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATES AND TIMES.

As one of the few Indigenous groups residing in Europe, the Sámi people have had a unique history of resisting colonialism. The Sámi are a singular united nation within Sápmi that exists across state borders from Norway to Russia. After decades of organization and advocacy, the Sámi now have elected parliamentary bodies to protect their collective interests in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. However, this unprecedented victory for Indigenous rights was not easily won and the Nordic countries still face a plethora of rights issues. For this class, we will explore how Sámi filmmakers have used art to expose past and present injustices against their people. From powerful contemporary works such as Sámi Blood (2016) and Stolen (2024) students will learn about the history of colonialism in Sápmi and how the Sámi people have and continue to advocate for their Indigenous rights in the North.

Concurrent with "The Final Countdown: Issues in 2024 Election" and "Foreign Policy: Looking Forward"

In 1942, it was just production #410 on Warner Brothers' schedule for a year-end total of 21 films. Among other things, it had a hands-on producer, at least four screenwriters, a veteran bad guy being promoted as a romantic lead, a young Swedish actress fleeing a troubled marriage into non-stop work, and a composer told to use an old Broadway revue song he hated. Somehow this combination became wildly successful and enduring. We'll explore how Casablanca is an exceptional example to come out of the movie production factories in the early 1940s with a focus on how its musical underscore elevated the film. Please join us to screen the picture over three sessions and see why Max Steiner's music helped make Casablanca memorable.