An examination of the Holocaust as portrayed in feature films and documentaries. Do cinematic attempts capture the horror of the Holocaust faithfully, or trivialize it? The background to anti-semitism, use of religious imagery in propaganda films, and what counts as “success” or “failure” in cinematic representations are discussed. [Note: This course fulfills an Area 3B requirement for Religious Studies majors.] Antireq: RS 233(Cross-listed with RS 272)
