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2023-2024 University Catalog 
    
2023-2024 University Catalog

FMST 223 Black Independent Cinema



3 credits 75.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

A survey of the history, theories, debates, and controversies of African-American cinema in the United States from Oscar Micheaux to Spike Lee and beyond. The course will engage key questions regarding race, representation, and film’s relation to the history of Black America.

Prerequisites WRIT*102 or WRIT*102H

This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.