Instructor: John LeGear

John LeGear
Biography:
Imagine that you're aboard an old-fashioned paddleboat cruising the Mississippi River and at every port of call you find yourself smack in the middle of a movie musical that reminds you of the happiest times of your life. That concept gave birth to John LeGear's series of "movie music" film history presentations, most of which begin in the silent film era and progress chronologically through the past 100 years to give participants a sense of reliving their lives through the songs and dances they loved while growing up. A longtime director of communications for national not-for-profit organizations, LeGear learned to become a video editor in the 1990s and began producing film history and American history presentations for older adults as he eased into retirement in 2017. KCC's Lifelong Learning Institute has been hosting LeGear's multimedia presentations for several years! He is a favorite presenter at KCC.


Courses by this instructor


1950's Songs of the Silver Screen - Luncheon
Join us for "1950's Songs of the Silver Screen," a special edition of our movie music film history series that focuses on award-winning films and outstanding performances from the 1950s. We've expanded the concept to include later films that pay homage to the 1950s in various ways. As he has done for the past seven years, film history aficionado John LeGear will set the scenes and guide you through some of the best song and dance performances ever created. If you've attended any of John LeGear's film history presentations since he started in 2017, you'll likely agree that they are fun, lively, and sure to remind you of some of the happiest days of your life. We believe you'll find this presentation positively uplifting!
Thursday, October 16, 2025, WDC*D152