Mazinaatesewin: Indigenous Representation in Film

3 credits · Undergraduate

(1.5 hrs Lecture | 1.5 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course critically examines the portrayal of Indigenous peoples in film by engaging with film and literature discussing indigenous cinema and how cinematic tropes lead to generalized representations which are solidified into the viewer's minds. Students explore topics such as imperfect and fourth cinema, Indigenous self-representation, collective authorship, representation, impersonation, and appropriation. Films examined are in the modern era (1970 onwards) and focus on Indigenous Cinema. Note: Students cannot receive credit for IS-2402/3 Mazinaatesewin: Indigenous Representation in Film and the former IS-2402/3 Indigenous Representation in Film.