Philip C. Dolce, Ph.D.
Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, Professor of History at Bergen Community College
Crime and Justice in Suburbia: The Motion Picture Version
This presentation focuses on types of crimes that motion pictures depict in American suburbs and the various punishments meted out for these crimes. Issues of class, race, and gender are discussed. The role of suburban law enforcement, as portrayed by motion pictures, will also be presented.
Philip C. Dolce, Ph.D.
Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, Professor of History at Bergen Community College
Strangers in Suburbia: Race, Class and Ethnicity in Suburban Motion Pictures
This presentation contrasts the mainstream Hollywood image of suburbia – a privileged environment for upper-middle and upper-class Americans – with those few films dealing with blue collar families, white ethnic groups, and Asians, Hispanics and African-Americans. In addition, the discussion examines why filmmakers’ favorite suburban “outsiders” are creatures such as E.T.
Philip C. Dolce, Ph.D.
Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, Professor of History at Bergen Community College
Suburbia: The Paradise Lost of the Silver Screen
This presentation focuses on how motion pictures have depicted suburban life in the 20th century. In addition, the presenter will illustrate how the “dream” of suburban life has changed over time – both in real life and on the silver screen.
