FILM3321 · Fine Arts
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Courtroom drama, blind justice, encounters with the law, all hold tremendous interest for filmmakers and audiences alike. This genre of film recounts real events, as well as fictional accounts to capture the drama of both crimes and punishments, by adapting written accounts into compelling and dynamic visual representations. Law in Film explores the ways in which cinema built upon legal issues continues to capture the audience's attention, whether in re-telling of brutal crimes or cruel injustices, through all aspects of the narrative (the tensions and problems of the crime and all involved in the process of seeking justice). The course covers feature films and documentaries from classic to contemporary, including Twelve Angry Men, Central Park Five, The Verdict, and On The Basis of Sex.
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4.5 / 5
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Challenge
4.2 / 5
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Attendance
4.8 / 5
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Assignments
4.6 / 5
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Weekly effort
~5
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
1 section