Described are the planning and production of a television docudrama based on the classic slave narrative, "Twelve Years a Slave," in which Solomon Northup tells the story of his experiences. The program shown on PBS television was produced with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (RM)

Provides a historiography of the articles and books that focuses upon studying history through film. Reviews topics such as: censorship, the film industry's use and interpretations of history in films, and the lack of material on documentaries in the scholarship. (CMK)

Discusses the treatment of historical events within Hollywood (California) films. Addresses the idea of verisimilitude, or the true replication of history in all aspects. Examines films such as: "Pearl Harbor,""Park Row,""Verboten!,""October Sky," and "Thirteen Days," to demonstrate how films portray history. (CMK)

Presents a lesson plan focusing on the film, "Dr. Strangelove" by Stanley Kubrick, and describes the film in detail. Reviews the historical background about the film to assist students in understanding the themes presented. Discusses the characters in the film and their possible real-life counterparts. (CMK)

Discusses the content of a course on the genre of western films that was utilized as a film study and a U.S. cultural history credit. Describes in detail the film, "Winchester '73," and addresses other films utilized in the course. States that the course also focuses on the development of the western genre. (CMK)

Describes the film, "Glory," that focuses on the experience of the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry. Discusses topics and issues, such as racial relations viewed within the film. Asserts that this film helps students question the role of film makers when depicting history on the screen. (CMK)