Hybrid   

This eight-week course invites you on a thoughtful journey through the American Civil War, pairing pivotal moments in history with unforgettable films. Together, we’ll explore how Americans fought, feared, hoped, and redefined freedom during the nation’s greatest trial. In class, we’ll watch selected movie clips to spark lively discussion, while those who wish may enjoy the full films on their own. Offered in connection with OLLI’s upcoming Civil War Field Trip — but open to all who are drawn to this defining chapter of our past—it’s a chance to see how story and history shape a nation divided.

New hybrid course. Format includes lecture, discussion, and film.

This will NOT be your typical movie course! Yes — you will be asked to watch a different movie each week as preparation. Yes — we will BRIEFLY discuss the movie and your reactions to it. Then we will use specific scenes, or overall themes to learn about African culture, history, politics, current events, and much more. For example, after watching Disney’s Queen of Katwe, we will discuss markets, transportation, dress, weather, slums and NGO’s. After watching Black Hawk Down we will review the history of the horn of Africa and the current situation in this region. Join us for this interactive, discussion-filled way to learn more about Africa. Instructor will provide online sources where you can view, rent, or buy the movies. Warning: some of these movies depict violent incidents. Following is the tentative list of movies you will be asked to watch.
New hybrid course. Format includes lecture, discussion, and film.

REQUIRED FILMS: Queen of Katwe, Blood Diamonds, A United Kingdom, Invictus, Black Hawk Down, Blind Ambition, Hotel Rwanda, King Peggy