Did you ever go to a movie that portrays history and think, is this an accurate telling of the story? This class will discuss and examine movies from a historical standpoint. We will look at different aspects of specific movies examining storylines, costumes, and locales. The first class will deal with some iconic movies such as Ben Hur, Spartacus, Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, El Cid, and Titanic. The second class will look exclusively at American westerns and cavalry movies. The last class will review war movies of the 20th century. Be prepared to have a lot of long held myths busted.

Instructor Bio: Robert Smith, Ph.D., is the director of the Fort Riley Museum. He has a doctorate in history from KSU and has published numerous articles on military history. 

Course Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require reasonable accommodations in order to participate in an event, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.