For those who love "extra credit" assignments...

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LEVEL 1

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Crash Course: Film History is an excellent (and entertaining!) resource for anyone wanting to know the "ins and outs" of early cinema - in easy to understand, 10-minute videos. Your hilarious host (Craig Benzine) will cover everything cinema history, from the very beginnings of silent film all the way through home video and documentaries.

 

LEVEL 2

 

Hollywood: The Series is for those who want more detailed information on the silent era in particular. This beautiful, fascinating docuseries aired in 1980, and features firsthand interviews with some of the top stars, writers, directors and producers of the silent cinema industry. Divided into 13 one-hour-long episodes, you'll learn the details about how notable silent films were made, the scandals, the struggles and the many, many stories that deserve a place in cinema history. A must-see!

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LEVEL 3

 

HollywoodX by Penn is a free online course from the distinguished University of Pennsylvania, covering Hollywood's rich history from early silent cinema through the not-so-distant home video era. We highly recommend this course for anyone who is passionate about American cinema history!

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