Combat Footage: Steven Spielberg, Special Effects and War Film

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Bob Rehak, Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies at Swarthmore College, this workshop will examine Spielberg's use of special effects in Empire of the Sun and other works -including Saving Private Ryan and War of the Worlds -exploring ways in which film technology, genre, and authorship come together to produce images and meanings of war.

Presented as part of One Film, the Free Library of Philadelphia's new film education program. Operating in partnership with One Book, One Philadelphia.