The mid-70s, an exciting period in American cinema, was marked by significant changes in filmmaking and storytelling. Viewers demanded more from films, studios panicked as their old school formulas led to huge losses. In desperation they handed the keys to the kingdom to a young, rebellious generation of film school-educated directors. This created a brief utopia where directors had total creative control to make deeply personal, cynical, and morally complex films. Post-Watergate and Vietnam protagonists were anti-heroes and flawed individuals. Among the films we’ll discuss are: Network (Sidney Lument, 1976), One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Milos Forman, 1975), and Rocky (John Avildsen, 1976). To set the stage, at our first session we will discuss Breakdown 1975, Morgan Neville’s new documentary exploring 1975 through the lens of American arts and culture. During the following sessions, members will host discussions of 70s era films (including the ones mentioned) through the same lens. The use of critical reviews, and clips are encouraged. All films will be available on Netflix or for a minimal cost, and will be viewed prior to the session. Let’s take a 50-year trip back, to examine these cultural shifts and how filmmakers reflected them on the screen.
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