CCC Arts Hour • December 2004
See it on ACN Channel 80 or on the web at http://www.cccsat.org/

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream as staged by City College of San Francisco. Directed by Adjunct Faculty member Dr. John Wilk with a cast of City College students. Broadcast Electronic Media Arts students, under the direction of BEMA Adjunct Faculty member Michele Sieglitz, served as crew. Post production was by BMS editor Susan Boeckmann; the executive producer, BEMA Faculty member John Odell. "This is must-see TV," says Odell. "The colorful characters, costumes, sets, music, and multimedia show all promise viewers a very entertaining experience."

Rebroadcast:
Fri., December 10th, 2:30-4:30pm
Mon., December 27th, 9:00-11:00am

The Making of "Jesus Christ Superstar"
A "Behind the Scenes" look at the making of a major production at San Joaquin Delta College. From sets, costume design, musical direction, the director and actors...this documentary takes you through the elements involved to produce "Jesus Christ Superstar".

Rebroadcast:
Sat., December 11th, 6:00-6:34pm
Mon., December 27th, 11:00-11:34am

Scene Smoking Cigarettes, Cinema and the Myth of Cool
From fashion styles to music trends, young people often emulate celebrity behavior that they see on-screen, including the use of tobacco. Recent studies have found that films depicting tobacco use are increasing and are reinforcing misleading perceptions that smoking is a widespread, socially desirable, and normal behavior. In Scene Smoking, professionals from the entertainment and health fields discuss real-life choices they've made and what they think about the depiction of tobacco on-screen.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., December 10th, 4:30-5:30pm
Sat., December 11th, 6:34-7:34pm
Fri., December 17th, 3:3-4:30pm
Sat., December 25th, 7:30-8:30pm

The View from Abroad: A Journalistic Perspective
(no broadcast or cable rights)
This broadcast will address the ways in which both foreign and domestic media have contributed to worldwide perceptions of American culture and values. How do foreign journalists, through their coverage of international news, shape perceptions of America? Conversely, what are the effects of our popular culture on overseas societies? By examining the architecture of America's precarious image abroad, we can begin to imagine strategies for reconciliation with the other nations of the world.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., December 18th, 6:00-7:30pm
Fri., December 24th, 3:30-5:00pm

Notorious: Crime and Celebrity with Barbara Walters
(no broadcast or cable rights)
This seminar will bring together television, radio, and print journalists for an in-depth exploration of the symbiotic relationship between the media and people convicted or suspected of high-profile crimes.

Rebroadcast:
Mon., December 13th, 9:00-10:30am
Mon., December 20th, 9:00-10:30am

MTR: C-Span and the Congressional Hearings
(no broadcast or cable rights)
Panelists will examine C-SPAN's influence on congressional hearings and the nation's political consciousness.

Rebroadcast:
Mon., December 13th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Fri., December 17th, 2:00-3:30pm
Mon., December 20th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Sat., December 25th, 6:00-7:30pm

To Be or Not to Be in the Picture:
The Documentary Filmmaker and the Search for the Truth (no broadcast or cable rights)
A special encore presentation from the Museum of Television and Radio. Many of today's documentary filmmakers come out from behind the camera, flagrantly violating the rules of cinema-verite filmmaking. This seminar examines the reasons and ways a filmmaker becomes involved in the documentary process, and explores the ethical implications of the director becoming a participant. Panelists include: Alan Berliner, Chris Hegedus, DA Pennebaker and Chris Wilcha.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., December 18th, 7:30-9:00pm
Fri., December 24th, 2:00-3:30pm