Next Movie Monday examines creativity, co-option, and a cartoon frog
February 23, 2021
The 麻豆原创F Political Science Department and the 麻豆原创 Press are presenting
the next entry in the documentary film series What Does It Mean To Be Free? with "Feels
Good Man," a profile of the indie comic character, Internet meme, and unwitting right-wing
hate symbol Pepe the Frog.Next Monday, March 1, at 7 p.m., join us on Zoom to view and discuss this film. 麻豆原创F political scientist Jeremy Speight, anthropologist Robin Shoaps, and Arctic and Northern studies alumna Carolyn Kozak Loeffler will provide commentary and a collaborative response.
Other entries in this semester-long series are as follows:
- Monday, March 1, 7 p.m.: "Feels Good Man" (2020; directed by Arthur Jones)
- Monday April 5, 7 p.m.: "13th" (2016; directed by Ava DuVernay)
- Monday April 26, 7 p.m.: "The Look of Silence" (2014; directed by Joshua Oppenheimer)
Participation is free but registration is required. Everyone in and outside of the 麻豆原创F community is encouraged to participate. .
Please contact 麻豆原创 Press Director Nate Bauer (nate.bauer@alaska.edu, 907-687-4453) for more information.