Area CFP: World War I



War in Film, TV, and History

November 11-14, 2004

www.filmandhistory.org



How can we talk about war as it has been presented in film, television, and

history without including a discussion of the dramatic conflict that inspired

such films as All Quiet on the Western Front, Sergeant York, The African Queen,

and The Fighting 69th?  The truth is that we cannot because “The Great War” has

made a lasting impact on the cinematic landscape.  Yet what do these films tell

us about the perception of the First World War?  How have particular films,

documentaries, or television programs shaped the way Americans (and/or others)

think about the World War I or about America in general?  Do such films and

television programs, which focus on a conflict that occurred almost a century

ago, still have an influence today, particularly in terms of how we view

current and potential military conflicts?



We are presently soliciting submissions of paper proposals that supply

potential answers to these and other questions concerning World War I and the

cinematic interpretations of the conflict and/or its history.



The Film & History League, with the Literature/Film Association, will be

holding its conference on "War in Film, Television, and History" during

November 11-14, 2004, near Dallas, TX.  Full details on the location,

registration procedures, and additional area topics can be found on the web

site www.filmandhistory.org.  Deadline for proposals is July 30, 2004.



Chair for World War I Area:



James R. Knecht

Oklahoma State University

Department of English

205 Morrill Hall

Stillwater, OK 74075

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