This course will use selected fictional films to enable us to discuss the American family. We will look at the film’s portrayal of family communication, structure, gender roles and other dynamics, as well as the context of the family during the era shown.

We will view significant segments of a film together each week, selecting films available on streaming services so group members can view the whole film at their leisure before class.

Instructor Arlene Weisz is a retired social worker and social work professor who enjoyed using films as part of teaching family theories for about 20 years.

The study group will meet Fridays from March 26 through April 23. Preregistration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed to you approximately one week prior to the first session.