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History of Film Course
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Still from "Double Indemnity" by Billy Wilder
As America emerged from World War II as a prosperous utopia in the 1940s and '50s, a darker reality was expressed on the screen as seen in Double Indemnity. Screens Fri, Mar 12, 6 pm.
Semester Course
Join us for an introductory survey of film that considers historic, aesthetic, cultural, economic, and political perspectives. Look at the relationship of cinema to other forms of media, from literature and painting to theater and television. This ten-session course covers American and international cinema chronologically, featuring weekly lectures and optional screenings. Additional fees apply to screenings (see TICKETS below).
Tickets
Course tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 617-369-3306, or in person at MFA ticket desks.

Ten-session course: members, seniors, and students $180; general admission $238

Single sessions: members, seniors, and students $20; general admission $25

Optional screenings: members, seniors, and students $8; general admission $10
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