Film is worldwide, practiced in every nation and culture over the past one-hundred-plus years. This course looks at the major social-political movements, national and regional films, and the stories of filmmakers. Students research and create video essays that compare the use of media between eras, countries, and ideas, demonstrating how media is a form of cultural and historical expression. Prerequisites: MEDA 111 or 113, and 3 credit hours in MEDA 2XX