Film   

Comedy, one of the oldest examinations of human character and associated exploits, is universal. Portrayed in a humorous or satirical tone depicting amusing people and incidents, comedic characters ultimately triumph over adversity. Humor and satire also examine and reflect upon circumstances and situations pertaining to the characters’ social and cultural identities as expressed in their language. This course examines French comedic cinema vis-à-vis contemporary social and political questions, culture, and social nuances. Course films include PlayTime, Amélie, Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis, Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu?, and La Vache.
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Tuition-free Class
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If needed, we can email you the application/registration form. Email us at: olli@sierracollege.edu   

Set against the political turmoil of 1964, particularly passage of the Civil Rights Act, The Secret Life of Bees examines the ability of perspective to equalize human behavior, reaction, and response, and invites the possibility of cross-racial communication. Comparatively, the community photography of African American photographers Marion Butts, Louise O. Martin, and S. Juanita Williams, recorded achievement, self, and self-worth during this era. The photographs of Florence Mars and the Southern Documentary Project will add to this conversation.  The novel’s thematic adaptation for the screen will be studied alongside period photography.
(On-ground) Membership not required for tuition-free courses. 

Tuition-free Class
Must complete Sierra College application/registration form - click here for more information and forms 
If needed, we can email you the application/registration form. Email us at: olli@sierracollege.edu   

Set against the political turmoil of 1964, particularly passage of the Civil Rights Act, The Secret Life of Bees examines the ability of perspective to equalize human behavior, reaction, and response, and invites the possibility of cross-racial communication. Comparatively, the community photography of African American photographers Marion Butts, Louise O. Martin, and S. Juanita Williams, recorded achievement, self, and self-worth during this era. The photographs of Florence Mars and the Southern Documentary Project will add to this conversation.  The novel’s thematic adaptation for the screen will be studied alongside period photography.
(On-ground) Membership not required for tuition-free courses. 

Tuition-free Class
Must complete Sierra College application/registration form - click here for more information and forms 
If needed, we can email you the application/registration form. Email us at: olli@sierracollege.edu   

Michael Douglas is one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars. Like many long-running actors, he has a type of character he's known for — whether he's playing someone morally ambiguous and cutthroat, or playing an American everyman, his characters are always all too human and compelling. In this class we’re going to revisit three of this dynamic actor’s biggest psychological thrillers: “Fatal Attraction” (1987); “Disclosure” (1994); and “The Game” (1997).

Comedy, one of the oldest examinations of human character and associated exploits, is universal. Portrayed in a humorous or satirical tone depicting amusing people and incidents, comedic characters ultimately triumph over adversity. Humor and satire also examine and reflect upon circumstances and situations pertaining to the characters’ social and cultural identities as expressed in their language. This course examines French comedic cinema vis-à-vis contemporary social and political questions, culture, and social nuances. Course films include PlayTime, Amélie, Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis, Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu?, and La Vache.
(On-ground) Membership not required for tuition-free courses. 

Tuition-free Class
Must complete Sierra College application and/or registration forms - click here for more information and forms 
If needed, we can email you the application/registration form. Email us at: olli@sierracollege.edu