Through screenings, readings, and a mix of creative and analytical activities, we'll trace the epic hero from its pre-literate origins to its appearance across a surprisingly diverse array of movies (from Alexander Nevsky to Apocalypse Now).
Along the way we'll encounter some surprising connections between epic storytelling (a practice associated with the earliest forms of civic society) and cinematic production (an evolving mode of narrative aimed at global audiences). In the course of these pursuits we'll cultivate new techniques for the work we do as citizen artists.
Chuck Sheaffer
Theater faculty
