The Post-Industrial Hero: 1968-1987

This lecture explores the post-industrial hero in American films from 1968 to 1987, focusing on the gender perspective. It analyzes how the male protagonist's masculinity is initially challenged by technology or science, and how he ultimately reaffirms his dominance by subordinating them. The students are tasked with analyzing a film of their choice within these parameters, excluding certain extensively analyzed films. The lecture delves into the cultural implications of the hero's relationship with technology and science, emphasizing the evolution of masculinity in the post-industrial era.