The sports film reveals itself to be the most elastic of cinematic genres, capable of encompassing drama, romance, farce, satire, and social commentary. While sports films have been around since cinema’s inception, the Sports on Film series at Georgia Tech will examine how the sports film reinforces and critiques issues of race, nation, gender, celebrity, and fan culture.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7PM at the Student Center Theater:
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7PM at the Student Center Theater:
Slap Shot (George Roy Hill, 1977, USA), 123min.
Nancy Dowd wrote this hilarious comedy about a Rust-Belt semi-pro ice hockey team led by Paul Newman. The film serves as a biting critique of violence, machismo, and the media.
Nancy Dowd wrote this hilarious comedy about a Rust-Belt semi-pro ice hockey team led by Paul Newman. The film serves as a biting critique of violence, machismo, and the media.
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