English
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Tues March 26 7:30pm in the Johnson Center Cinema: Say Her Name focuses on the case of Sandra Bland, who, after being arrested for a traffic violation in Texas, was found hanging in her jail cell three days later. Dashcam footage revealing her arrest went viral, leading to national protests. The film team followed the two-year case beginning shortly after Bland's death, exploring the questions of what really happened to her, and what we may learn from her tragedy.

The extraordinary writing career and sometimes troubled life of Larry Levis came to an abrupt halt when he died unexpectedly at age 49. A Late Style of Fire is a revealing chronicle of dedicated creative achievement as well as a sometimes cautionary tale. The film asks, “What is required of those who make a serious commitment to a life in art?”

With visiting writers in three genres, a celebration for a long-time faculty member’s retirement, an afternoon workshop and panel discussion, and a documentary film screening, this year’s New Leaves Conference focuses on all aspects of writing: the craft, the business, and the life of the writer.

Registration begins March 25. Check out FAMS courses for Summer 2019. Online: Film and Video Forms, Introduction to Film, History of World Cinema, Business of Film, Global Horror Film. Classroom courses: Japanese Cinema, Gender, Race & Class in Media, Conflict, Terrorism, Human Rights.