check out Ousmane Sembene of Senegal--especially XALA 1974.. .very rich film.
 
On Tue, 12 Dec 1995, jeanne provost wrote:
 
> 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
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