CFP: Presidents on Film SWPCA 2009 Deadline for submission: December 1st 2008 Online: http://swtxpca.org/documents/home.html The 30th Annual Meeting of the Southwest/Texas Popular and American Culture Associations February 24-28, 2009 Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque, New Mexico The SW/TX PCA/ ACA invites papers on ANY aspect of United States Presidents in Film The recent release of Oliver Stone's W, a forthcoming movie on Nixon, successful television series on John Adams and Ronald Regan, and recent books like American Presidents on Film, Hollywood's White House, and Hollywood Goes to Washington, show us that there is tremendous interest in the United States Presidency as it relates to film. The area chairs seeks presentations on any aspect of the Presidents and film. Some questions and topics one might consider include Why Abraham Lincoln has been the most used President on film? Errors in films about the Presidents Portrays of Presidents by certain actors (ie., Josh Brolin as George W. Bush, or Gary Sinese as Harry S Truman, or Nick Nolte as Thomas Jefferson) The Lack of certain Presidents on film (Millard Fillmore, Calvin Coolidge, John Tyler etc.,) The difference in television series and feature films related to the Presidents. Why was the John Adams television series so successful and acclaimed? Documentaries related to Presidents (ie., Ken Burns Jefferson) The American Experience series on the Presidents (PBS) The difference between the general PBS series on the Presidents and the History channel Presidents series (There are numerous differences in tone of content that deserve comparisons) ANY IDEA or TOPIC will be considered. Please send title and abstract to: Rob Weiner area chair Texas Tech University Humanities Librarian [log in to unmask]<http:[log in to unmask]> Box 53841 Lubbock Texas 79453 Information about our areas of study, conference travel, lodging, and the organization can be found on our regularly updated website: http://swtxpca.org/documents/home.html We look forward to seeing you this winter in sunny Albuquerque where we invite you to explore Route 66, local pueblos, hiking trails, museums, the Sandia and Isleta casinos, area ski resorts, and nearby Santa Fe. Conference Rates: Professionals, $140; Graduate students $120; Spouse, partner $50 SW/TX PCA/ACA 2009 Conference February 24-28, 2009 Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tijeras Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 1.505.842.1234 Fax: 1.505.766.6710 ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]