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

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:
Fri., October 8th, 2:00-3:30pm
Fri., October 15th, 2:30-4:00pm
Sat., October 16th, 6:00-7:30pm
Fri., October 22nd, 3:30-5:00pm
Sat., October 23rd, 7:30-9:00pm
Fri., October 29th, 2:00-3:30pm
Sat., October 30th, 6:00-7:30pm

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:
Fri., October 8th, 3:30-5:00pm
Sat., October 9th, 7:30-9:00pm
Sat., October 23rd, 6:00-7:30pm
Fri., October 29th, 3:30-5:00pm

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:
Sat., October 30th, 7:30-8:30pm

Television as Social Commentary: A Celebration of 30 Years of the Humanitas Prize (no broadcast or cable rights)
A special encore presentation from the Museum of Television and Radio. In the early 1970's, sophisticated comedies like M*A*S*H and All in the Family revolutionized the genre, creating unprecedented opportunities for writers in commenting on the world around them. In the decades since, television's best comedy writers have pushed the boundaries of the genre with programs combining humor, insight and emotion. Special guests include: Matthew Carlson, Marcy Carsey, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Matt Tarses.

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., October 11th, 9:00-10:30am
Mon., October 18th, 9:00-10:30am
Mon., OCtober 25th, 9:00-10:30am

The History of Gay and Lesbian Images on Television
(no broadcast or cable rights)
A special encore presentation from the Museum of Television and Radio. This seminar features creative individuals who have made significant contributions to this arena. They will talk about the evolution of gay characters in the medium and the steps they took to bring greater attention to the topic. Panelists include: Jennifer Beals, Ilene Chaiken, Ron Cowen, Wilson Cruz, Winnie Holzman, Daniel Lipman, and Dr. Stephen Tropiano.

Rebroadcast:
Mon., October 18th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Mon., OCtober 25th, 10:30am-12:00pm

MTV - Choose or Lose and the Campaign for the Youth Vote (no broadcast or cable rights)
With less than half of voters between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four going to the polls for the 2000 presidential race, increasing young voter turnout has been the focus of many nonpartisan groups concerned about the health of American democracy. This seminar, on the evening of the first presidential debate, will survey the history of the youth vote, examine the issues young people are concerned about, and assess whether voter-mobilization efforts have been successful. Panel will include key figures involved in youth voting and get-out-the-vote efforts.
(Originally listed as "Rock the Voter: MTV and Campaign for the Youth Vote)

Rebroadcast:
Mon., October 11th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Fri., October 15th, 4:00-5:30pm
Fri., October 22nd, 2:00-3:30pm

Entertaining the World: The Impact of American Culture Overseas (no broadcast or cable rights)
This program from the Museum of Television and Radio explores the issue of cultural diplomacy, particularly the complex ramifications of exporting American pop culture overseas as a means of spreading American values and ideals.