Summer in Film, TV & Music with Gary Shapiro | Livestream Zoom

Course Description:

From the birth of the Hollywood blockbuster to the transistor radio soundtracks of our youth, summer has always shaped American popular culture. This fast-paced, three-week course explores how the sun-drenched season transformed our media landscape. Through a vibrant selection of iconic film clips, vintage television broadcasts, and historic musical performances, we will analyze the cultural impact of the stories and sounds that defined our summers. Come trace the history of seasonal escapism, network experimentation, and the anatomy of summer anthems.