I am designing a writing course that examines the question of identity through looking at films about the the American idea of America, if that makes any sense. The class deals particulary with films about American individualism (in the section on mainstream directors we're looking at things like "Easy Rider" and "Sergeant York.") I've got enough material for my section on Hollywood films by white male directors, but I want the second half of the course to examine the work of directors who represent a variety of perspectives in terms of things like "ethnicity" and "sexuality" and who are working outside the beaten track of the Hollywood tradition. Any suggestions? I'd like to get as varied a set of perspectives as possible. If you have ideas, could you include a synopsis with your suggestions? This would help me to narrow my options. Thanks in advance! Jeanne Provost University of KY, Lexington ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]