The Power of Hollywood: A Conversation on ‘American Energy Cinema’
Where:
When:
- Thursday May 23rd 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
What does energy look like on the big screen?
Join us for a Fellow in Focus conversation with Raechel Lutz and Conevery Bolton Valencius, coeditor and contributor to the recent collection American Energy Cinema.
By analyzing Hollywood films that feature energy as historical objects, the volume shows how energy systems of all kinds are both integral to the daily life of Americans and inextricable from larger societal change and global politics.
Join us for a Fellow in Focus conversation with Raechel Lutz and Conevery Bolton Valencius, coeditor and contributor to the recent collection American Energy Cinema.
By analyzing Hollywood films that feature energy as historical objects, the volume shows how energy systems of all kinds are both integral to the daily life of Americans and inextricable from larger societal change and global politics.
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Elevators are located throughout the building and wheelchair accessible restrooms and water fountains are available on each floor.
All videos on display in the museum include closed captioning.
Service animals are always welcome at the Science History Institute.
If you’re traveling by car, drive up to the parking lot gate, which will open automatically during regular business hours Monday through Saturday and during special events. Please call 215.925.2222 ahead of your visit to ensure access to a parking spot. You may park in any open spot marked “Visitor” or in one of two reserved wheelchair-lift accessible spots. To enter the building, please call our receptionist via the intercom at the door marked “East Entrance.”
Elevators are located throughout the building and wheelchair accessible restrooms and water fountains are available on each floor.
All videos on display in the museum include closed captioning.
Service animals are always welcome at the Science History Institute.
