Thesis
Programming, community engagement, and activism in nonprofit cinemas
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Dec 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/9742-2y24
Abstract
There is a lack of academic research on nonprofit cinemas, art houses, and film organizations. This paper examines these kinds of non-profit cinemas that provide programming outside of just film screenings. The research is primarily conducted by interviewing key staff members of eight of these organizations throughout the United States. The goal of this paper is to get a better understanding of the value of these organizations and how they impact communities and if they participate in efforts of activism through their specialized programming. Findings suggest that these organizations are using film as a way to educate and raise awareness on social issues and create community through shared values. While there is still much to learn about this industry, these organizations create impact and are valued in their communities.
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- Title
- Programming, community engagement, and activism in nonprofit cinemas
- Creators
- Dalita Khoury - DU
- Contributors
- Pamela Yau (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vii, 56 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 11343; 991014632532604721