Course
The War Room: Political Satire in Cinema
Tuesdays, 7 – 28 May, 7pm – 8.30pm
Course Information
Price: £50 / £45 conc / £40 Members
Tutors: Kenton Hall
Booking Information:
This course will run on Tuesdays, 7 – 28 May 2019, from 7pm – 8.30pm.
You must be 18 or over to attend.
MyPhoenix Members & Friends – please book in person or phone Box Office (0116 242 2800) to get your member discount.
Description:
Satire often gets a bad reputation as a form of humour. Its concerns are too narrow, it dates too quickly, it’s too… topical. But it is a weapon that has been wielded to greater or lesser effect throughout the history of cinema. It has impacted real history, for better or worse and it has certainly started conversations. Join us as we delve into the history of satirical movies.
Course breakdown:
Week 1: The Great Dictator: the relationship between horror and laughter
Week 2: No Fighting in the War Room: how conflict feeds comedy
Week 3: Wag the Dog: when satire gets psychic
Week 4: Little Rocket Man: have politics “outsatired” satire?
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not offer refunds for cancellations of bookings, except in exceptional circumstances. In the event that an advertised course is withdrawn, we will endeavour to give 7 days’ notice and a full refund will be made.
About the Tutor
Kenton Hall is an award-winning Canadian writer, director, musician and teacher, with numerous short and feature film credits to his name – both behind and in front of the camera. Kenton has also taught BTEC in Creative Media Production through Leicester College; lectures on film and filmmaking; and teaches The Art of Screenwriting here at Phoenix. He has played a variety of roles on-stage and screen, from Les Miserables and Muppets Most Wanted to 4th Floor of Singapore and Father to Fall. He most recently wrote, directed and co-starred in the feature film A Dozen Summers. Kenton isn’t adverse to the idea of high political office, but he’s not sure his knees would manage the stairs.