The "Reel" Custer: Hollywood and the Battle of the Little Bighorn (Zoom)
Winter (9 - 13.5 hours) | Available (Membership Required)
Hollywood’s interpretation of the Little Bighorn battle has evolved over the years, reflecting changes in attitudes toward Native Americans, westward expansion, and the legends of its participants. Through the use of popular movie clips, this course will examine how Hollywood has presented the battle over time and how these presentations mirrored changes in the public’s perception and the writing of American history. Particular attention will be paid to Hollywood’s treatment of the battle’s most famous combatant, George Armstrong Custer.
Supporting materials will be provided by the Study Leader via a Dropbox account.
This course will be presented in a lecture format.
- There are no required books for this course.
L. Jon Grogan
L. Jon Grogan has a BA in Political Science from Tufts University, an MA in Public History from the University of San Diego, and a PhD in American History (with a minor concentration in African colonial history) from Loyola University, Chicago. He is also a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer who has served in various command and staff assignments in the United States and overseas. His Osher portfolio includes classes on various topics in American, African, and military history.