Instructor: Jim Sutherland

Biography: JIM SUTHERLAND is a CPA and retired partner from a large accounting firm. He has been a part-time college instructor. His bachelor's degree is from WVU, and he holds an MBA from Columbia University. Jim is a tournament chess player and has taught OLLI classes on the effect of the game of chess on culture and history.

Classes by this instructor

(FILM10026, FILM10026Z)�NETFLIX'S�THE�QUEEN'S GAMBIT: A CULTURAL PHENOMENON�

The Queen's Gambit became a global sensation, breaking records as Netflix's most-watched limited series with over 112 million viewers. This course explores its rich layers, including cinematography, fashion, character and plot development, and its literary and autobiographical influences.
Friday, September 25, 2026, Bluffton campus
Friday, September 25, 2026, Live on Zoom